A very common question for cannabis users is how long can weed be good for? Is it possible to buy some old weed and it not be consumable? How do I keep my weed better for longer? All these questions will be answered today and cannabis users can make better decisions regarding how to properly stash weed and create a longer shelf-life for your green.
Ways To Keep Your Cannabis From Turning Bad
- If the weed has been harvested at the right time, properly cured and dried in the right environment, your weed should be good for six months up to a year. Try to consume your weed within six months for the best experience.
- Keeping your weed in good storage conditions is extremely important also. Having the correct room temperature under 72 degrees and no direct sunlight will affect the shelf-life of your cannabis positively. Storing it in a mason jar is a safe way to maintain the quality of your marijuana for a longer period of time.
- The compounds within cannabis such as cannabinoids and terpenes will slowly disintegrate leaving you with a tasteless product over time if kept under in a non-ideal environment. As a result, the THC molecules will slowly break down bringing the levels down, meaning you won’t feel high as if you consume freshly cured weed.
How To Tell If Your Weed Turned Bad?
A few key things to look for to tell if your stash has turned bad;
- Mold
- Dusty\dried
- Breaking easily
- Condensation
If you notice some of those signs and you think your weed has gone old, the world is not over. Cannabis that became too dry isn’t a huge deal as there are ways to reintroduce the right humidity level and bring your green back from the dead. Having said that if it’s been a year that your weed is dry and turning to powder on contact, well most likely the potency will be diminished. Smoking old weed won’t make you feel ill or sick but inhaling bad weed with mold forming on your bud might. If you see white fur on your weed then discard it as it can be very harmful.
Environment And Storage Containers
In order to keep your weed as best as it can be, use some of these storage techniques to keep a high-quality product over a longer period of time. Keep in a cool controlled humidity and temperature. It cannot be in contact with direct sunlight and should be stored in an airtight container. By following these small steps you will be able to preserve the potency of your cannabis.
Other Cannabis Products
Different types of products have other ways to keep them fresh so you can get the best high possible. Here are some examples;
- Edibles and concentrates- keep them in the original packet and out from heat and direct sunlight. Best leaving them in a cupboard instead of the car’s glove compartment.
- Vape- keep away from direct light. No need to worry about humidity as the cannabis oil is already within the airtight cartridge. Best to keep upright to avoid unwanted leaks.
- Tinctures- If you make your own tinctures try to buy some dark amber glass dropper bottles, avoid direct sunlight exposure and too high temperatures to not burn the precious terpenes.
As your mom would say with food items: if it smells bad then it probably is. The same rule can apply to your weed. If your stash smells off, is too dry or has signs of mold formation, it’s probably safer to discard it and visit your local dispensary for a fresh batch.
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