Awesome amounts of bomb weeeed...(storage)

**AlteredStateGrl** · 10-22-2010, 12:57 PM

Soooo, what's the best way to store it? Like, semi long term? I'm not talkin' years or anything, buuut, I've got quite a bit goin' here and I'm only through harvesting 2 of my 4 girls.

I have canning jars, which I'm using to cure, and to store in during usage, but I'm not sure if jars are the best idea for sorta long term...maybe it might cause mold or drying or...something if it's long term? Does vacuum packing it work? Recommendations?

Thaaaank you! ♥

kitch · 10-22-2010, 01:12 PM

vacuum packing has always seemed to reduce quality somewhat imho, or at least alter the flavor. I'd just go with jars, which should be 'burped' at least once a month. They have special jars that seal in such away that they remove most of the oxygen from the jar, that'd be yer best bet I think.

José · 10-22-2010, 03:03 PM

my dispensary says they use food grade containers(like buckets). just 5 gallon air/light tight buckets.

farmergiles · 10-22-2010, 03:06 PM

Glass FTW. Over here TKmax tends to sell some cool jars for low $.

If you want to keep any longer than say 6-9 months freeze it as soon as it's well cured.

**AlteredStateGrl** · 10-22-2010, 03:19 PM

^through all drying and curing and storing smaller amounts...i've favored glass. if i use glass, burping once a month will prevent mold?

farmergiles · 10-22-2010, 03:41 PM

If it's well dried & cured it won't mould for years but it will start to go a bit "brick" if kept too long.
After a certain dryness has been achieved (like you've properly cured it) it's not going mould and you don't need to burp it anymore though I'd still be tempted to take the odd whiff personally.

I think the THC degrades to lower grade cannabinoids like CBN if kept too long but don't quote me on that.

If you freeze it- a little flavour is lost but you can keep it forever if it's well sealed.

Edit and congrats on a bountiful harvest thus far

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BudSniffer · 10-22-2010, 06:56 PM

Congrats ASG

I use 1/2 gallon mason jars, and just leave the lid off for 30 minutes everyday for 3 or 4 weeks, shaking it around every once in awhile to break it up. Then open it maybe once a month. I've kept it for a year like this with no noticeable loss of taste or potency, or mold. Oh yeah, and I kept the jars in a dark closet.

Dandaweedman · 10-22-2010, 07:20 PM

Jars all the way. And after you empty the jars give em a scrape for a treat

We've kept weed about 4 years tops. The potency and flavour were still good.
Pretty damn dry tho.
Found it whilst cleaning... 3 times.

TomaToe Farmer · 10-22-2010, 07:36 PM

Ahahaha I like that Dan

made me smile, only 3 times tho?

José · 10-22-2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farmergiles

I think the THC degrades to lower grade cannabinoids like CBN if kept too long but don't quote me on that.

you are correct, light will degrade THC to CBNs.

Speaks.hazy · 10-22-2010, 09:23 PM

Has anyone tried putting those silica "do not eat" packs you get out of the bags of jerky in the jars with the product over long term? they are supposed to remove the oxygen. also what about very large quantities over a fairly long time, more than what would be practical with small jars. i was thinking a sealed aquarium of some sort?

José · 10-22-2010, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speaks.hazy

Has anyone tried putting those silica "do not eat" packs you get out of the bags of jerky in the jars with the product over long term? they are supposed to remove the oxygen. also what about very large quantities over a fairly long time, more than what would be practical with small jars. i was thinking a sealed aquarium of some sort?

yeah silica is actually used for humidity control, not oxygen. so that might dry it out too much.

Dandaweedman · 10-23-2010, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomaToe Farmer

Ahahaha I like that Dan

made me smile, only 3 times tho?

I have quite a few hiding places in this house. I still expect to find our Black Russian F2 seeds I misplaced years back

Dandaweedman · 10-23-2010, 08:39 AM

I'm not sure about the cbd, cbn or thc content. Don't really care neither.
Long as I still got real stoned nothing else matters

OldMan&TheWeed · 10-24-2010, 03:31 PM

If anyone follows these simple directions, they can keep any dried plant matter fresh for YEARS. You need to assemble:

Appropriate sized mason jars ( I prefer 1/2 pint size) $10.00
Food Saver Vacuum Sealer $40.00
oxygen absorbers $15.00

1) Make sure the herb is dry so mold will not grow. By dry I mean that the stems break when bent between your fingers.
2) Fill the mason jars, leaving one inch of headspace for the oxygen absorbers.
3) When the jars are filled, open the plastic bag of oxygen absorbers, quickly place one in each jar, and seal the jar. What are oxygen absorbers? Are they safe? Where can I buy them? How much do they cost? Just Google oxygen absorbers, and your questions will be answered. The jars must be sealed immediately after the oxygen absorbers have been added. You could stop now and your herb will be fine for years, but I prefer the belt and braces approach.
4) Pump out the air using the food saver with the mason jar attachment.

GOOD LUCK

sproutman · 11-17-2010, 10:34 AM

Mason jars seem to work best for me

**AlteredStateGrl** · 11-17-2010, 01:23 PM

^ yep, that's what i went with. that'll be mah method of choice from now on. it's a beautiful thing...to see shelves full of beautiful bud in sweet canning jars!

SmokeaJoint · 11-17-2010, 02:06 PM

Theoretically speaking, if you can fill the jars with an inert, non toxic gas, say helium, you could minimize any loss of potency provided you guard against moisture, light, heat, etc. Also, indefinite storage time that way, with no microorganisms being able to break down the product. I think dispensaries should look into something like that.

vaporedout · 11-19-2010, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeaJoint

Theoretically speaking, if you can fill the jars with an inert, non toxic gas, say helium, you could minimize any loss of potency provided you guard against moisture, light, heat, etc. Also, indefinite storage time that way, with no microorganisms being able to break down the product. I think dispensaries should look into something like that.

if you smoke it though your voice goes really high.......

Quote:

I have quite a few hiding places in this house. I still expect to find our Black Russian F2 seeds I misplaced years back

yes!!! i love it, im always finding little hash containers from the clubs, filled with a nug of some shit i grew a year ago, and i finally found this one "sugar kush" seed i was looking for under the couch, it was a male though. darn

SmokeaJoint · 11-19-2010, 08:43 AM

that would be pretty cool... "Woah this weed is dank!!" (squeak)

10-22-2010, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
AlteredStateGrl (òÓ,)_\,,/ Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10,426 Thanks: 2,181 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,115 Posts	Awesome amounts of bomb weeeed...(storage) Soooo, what's the best way to store it? Like, semi long term? I'm not talkin' years or anything, buuut, I've got quite a bit goin' here and I'm only through harvesting 2 of my 4 girls. I have canning jars, which I'm using to cure, and to store in during usage, but I'm not sure if jars are the best idea for sorta long term...maybe it might cause mold or drying or...something if it's long term? Does vacuum packing it work? Recommendations? Thaaaank you! ♥ __________________ The sweetest kittens have the sharpest claws.

10-22-2010, 03:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sick of the hatred and the lies Posts: 7,807 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 3,750 Times in 2,554 Posts	Glass FTW. Over here TKmax tends to sell some cool jars for low $. If you want to keep any longer than say 6-9 months freeze it as soon as it's well cured. __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys* Every Kind of Vice

10-22-2010, 03:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
AlteredStateGrl (òÓ,)_\,,/ Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10,426 Thanks: 2,181 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,115 Posts	^through all drying and curing and storing smaller amounts...i've favored glass. if i use glass, burping once a month will prevent mold? __________________ The sweetest kittens have the sharpest claws.

10-22-2010, 03:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sick of the hatred and the lies Posts: 7,807 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 3,750 Times in 2,554 Posts	If it's well dried & cured it won't mould for years but it will start to go a bit "brick" if kept too long. After a certain dryness has been achieved (like you've properly cured it) it's not going mould and you don't need to burp it anymore though I'd still be tempted to take the odd whiff personally. I think the THC degrades to lower grade cannabinoids like CBN if kept too long but don't quote me on that. If you freeze it- a little flavour is lost but you can keep it forever if it's well sealed. Edit and congrats on a bountiful harvest thus far . __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys* Every Kind of Vice

10-22-2010, 06:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
BudSniffer Just bein' me Join Date: May 2002 Location: waayyyy over yonder Posts: 822 Thanks: 413 Thanked 306 Times in 186 Posts	Congrats ASG I use 1/2 gallon mason jars, and just leave the lid off for 30 minutes everyday for 3 or 4 weeks, shaking it around every once in awhile to break it up. Then open it maybe once a month. I've kept it for a year like this with no noticeable loss of taste or potency, or mold. Oh yeah, and I kept the jars in a dark closet. __________________ "Nobody thinks the way that I do, I guess nobody dares. My head's so full of things, I set my mind free of them. I'm breaking the rules, breaking all the rules. " -Ozzy Osbourne

10-22-2010, 03:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
José YaHookan Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,372 Thanks: 62 Thanked 149 Times in 74 Posts	my dispensary says they use food grade containers(like buckets). just 5 gallon air/light tight buckets.

10-22-2010, 07:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dandaweedman Old School Join Date: May 2004 Location: At the Cabana Posts: 7,407 Thanks: 699 Thanked 760 Times in 613 Posts	Jars all the way. And after you empty the jars give em a scrape for a treat We've kept weed about 4 years tops. The potency and flavour were still good. Pretty damn dry tho. Found it whilst cleaning... 3 times. __________________ Hanging in the Cabana

10-22-2010, 07:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
TomaToe Farmer Fightin dem pills Join Date: May 2006 Location: In moving space Posts: 278 Thanks: 54 Thanked 132 Times in 88 Posts	Ahahaha I like that Dan made me smile, only 3 times tho? __________________ Let’s get down to brass tacks. How much for the ape? – Raoul Duke bongsmilie

10-22-2010, 09:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Speaks.hazy Boss Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Moon Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Has anyone tried putting those silica "do not eat" packs you get out of the bags of jerky in the jars with the product over long term? they are supposed to remove the oxygen. also what about very large quantities over a fairly long time, more than what would be practical with small jars. i was thinking a sealed aquarium of some sort?

10-23-2010, 08:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dandaweedman Old School Join Date: May 2004 Location: At the Cabana Posts: 7,407 Thanks: 699 Thanked 760 Times in 613 Posts	I'm not sure about the cbd, cbn or thc content. Don't really care neither. Long as I still got real stoned nothing else matters __________________ Hanging in the Cabana

10-24-2010, 03:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
OldMan&TheWeed been there done that Join Date: May 2006 Location: The West Posts: 2,281 Thanks: 294 Thanked 800 Times in 406 Posts	If anyone follows these simple directions, they can keep any dried plant matter fresh for YEARS. You need to assemble: Appropriate sized mason jars ( I prefer 1/2 pint size) $10.00 Food Saver Vacuum Sealer $40.00 oxygen absorbers $15.00 1) Make sure the herb is dry so mold will not grow. By dry I mean that the stems break when bent between your fingers. 2) Fill the mason jars, leaving one inch of headspace for the oxygen absorbers. 3) When the jars are filled, open the plastic bag of oxygen absorbers, quickly place one in each jar, and seal the jar. What are oxygen absorbers? Are they safe? Where can I buy them? How much do they cost? Just Google oxygen absorbers, and your questions will be answered. The jars must be sealed immediately after the oxygen absorbers have been added. You could stop now and your herb will be fine for years, but I prefer the belt and braces approach. 4) Pump out the air using the food saver with the mason jar attachment. GOOD LUCK __________________ Nintey-three percent of what I say is brilliant, factual information and seven percent is complete bullshit. Have fun deciding which is which. Last edited by OldMan&TheWeed; 10-24-2010 at 03:36 PM.

11-17-2010, 10:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
sproutman YaHookan Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mason jars seem to work best for me __________________ No links in sigs!!

11-17-2010, 01:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
AlteredStateGrl (òÓ,)_\,,/ Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10,426 Thanks: 2,181 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,115 Posts	^ yep, that's what i went with. that'll be mah method of choice from now on. it's a beautiful thing...to see shelves full of beautiful bud in sweet canning jars! __________________ The sweetest kittens have the sharpest claws.

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