How to Properly Store Your Cannabis

If you live in a state that has legalized marijuana, then consider yourself lucky. I say this because not everyone has such a privilege. Of course, just living in a state that has a medical marjuana program does not mean you can just use cannabis for any reason. You have to have a qualifying condition that necessitates the use of marijuana, as the state sees fit of course. However, if you live in a state where cannabis is legal for adults over the age of 21, then you are extremely lucky! This is how it is back in my home state in Michigan. I have the misfortune of going to college in Indiana, however, where weed is not legal in the slightest (shoutout delta-8 and delta-10 loopholes). 

Anyways, most people that regularly use medical marijuana try to go to the dispensary as little as possible. After all, it can be a hassle. This means that buying marijuana in large, bulk quantities is not out of the ordinary for many people in the United States. But did you know that weed can actually go bad? That’s right, when not taken care of or stored properly, you may find yourself with some weed that has gone stale or even grown mold on it. Plus, the THC content that is in your weed can decline over time if you are not careful. Now you are probably scared since you just dropped $450 on a big weed order last week. Well, not to worry my friend. Keeping your weed fresh is not that hard at all - you just need the right supplies and people like me to write these how-to articles for you.

It is important to keep in mind that weed is pretty long-lasting. When stored properly and taken care of, your buds are going to retain most of their THC content. However, this can not be said if you are not storing your stash properly. It is also super important to keep your marijuana from growing stale, or even worse, moldy. We are used to mold on foods like cheese and bread, and most people assume that a little bit of mold here and there won’t really hurt them. Well, you really do not want to smoke weed with mold on it. Especially if you are a medical marijuana patient, smoking moldy weed could land you in a pretty quick trip to the hospital. You should be able to notice mold on your weed (it usually shows up as little white dots), but if you do not trust your eyes, you can always tell by the smell. If you burn regularly, you should have a sense of what good, fresh weed smells like. Moldy weed emits a funky, musty smell that should tell you something is off. If you have moldy weed, the best thing you can do is to just throw it away. If you bought it from a dispensary within a few weeks or so, you may be able to bring it back and get a refund on your purchase. 

So how does one actually store cannabis properly? Well, it is really not all that hard actually. The only thing you really need is some sort of container that is airtight. That’s it. Mason jars work perfectly, for instance. However, you also should store your weed in a cool, dark, and dry area. Putting your marijuana in the fridge is never a good idea, no matter how high you are. With all of that being said, you can also use thick plastic bags with a zip seal if you do not have any containers laying around.