There is nothing like the taste and smell of high-quality flowers fresh from your local medical marijuana dispensary. In order to have a positive experience, keeping your cannabis fresh is key to getting the most out of your medicine. Nobody likes dry, brittle buds, which is why it is essential to know how to properly store cannabis to maintain it’s powerful effects.

Cannabis, just like food, have parameters to adhere to in order to keep a consistent quality and freshness. Improper cannabis storage could increase the chances of losing the terpenes, flavonoids, and the many cannabinoids that create the amazing flavor and the potency of your very favorite strains. To help keep your flower as fresh as possible, it is important to keep it away from things that can speed up degradation or encourage the growth of mold. In this blog, we’re sharing tips on storing your cannabis to preserve its taste, aroma, and potency.

Invest in a Quality Cannabis Storage Container

Let’s be honest, keeping your stash in a plastic sandwich baggie is not ideal. In order to preserve the quality of the flower, it needs to be stored in an airtight container. Similar to wine, oxygen can expedite degreading of all the good stuff in your bud. Using containers with an air-tight seal, such as a mason jar will help you maintain optimum freshness, control unwanted odor, and help prevent over-handling of your medicine.

Keep The Bud at an Ideal Temperature

The area you store your cannabis in needs to be at an ideal temperature. To start, avoid the myth of storing your cannabis in the freezer — this can dry out your precious flower and make it lose some of its potency. On the other side of things, too much heat can also dry out and damage your bud and increase the risk of mold and mildew growth. Make sure to keep your cannabis away from things in your home that give off heat, such as your oven, microwave, computers, and televisions. 

Consider Humidity 

Speaking of mold and mildew, something you definitely don’t want to consume, it is important to store your cannabis in an area that has just the right humidity. Too much moisture can make it susceptible to mold, and too little moisture will dry out and cause the bud to become brittle. Areas like basements and bathrooms typically have higher humidity than other areas in the house, so avoid storing your flower in these areas if at all possible.

Avoid Harsh Lighting

While cannabis needs ample sunshine to mature, as a cured bud, light can actually be harmful to your medicinal marijuana. UV rays can degrade marijuana and is one of the leading factors in cannabinoid deterioration. Look for a dark spot or use a light-blocking container to help reduce the UV rays coming into contact with your precious flower.

Find High-Quality Cannabis and Smoking Accessories at Kush Gardens Dispensaries in Oklahoma

Now that you know the best ways to store your cannabis, why not stock up? With dispensaries in Enid, Ponca City, Okmulgee, and Woodward, Kush Gardens has some of the best medical marijuana in the area as well as a selection of smoking accessories, including storage containers. To learn more about our current menu of cannabis products, visit our site or contact us today.