Cannabis flower has properties that make it less prone to expiring quickly. The main reason for this comes from cannabinoids (like THC and CBD) and terpenes, which are natural preservatives. These compounds help protect the flower from bacteria and fungi growth. Havingantimicrobial propertiesprolongs the life of your cannabis products.

Proper cannabis storage is important

Anything you purchase “fresh” is suggested to be consumed within a short time. For example, milk. You store it in the fridge because if you left it out, it would curdle almost immediately and go sour. Another example that is more comparable to the proper storage for cannabis is paint. You can’t leave the lid off and sitting out in the sun for a week and expect it to have the same consistency and effect as if it were properly stored. 

What happens if cannabis is not fresh?

Nothing exciting happens if cannabis is not fresh. If it looks dried up or more brown than it should be, it is still smokeable. Your only concern with stale, dried-out bud is its lack of potency, taste, and smell. Over time, THC will degrade into CBN (cannabinol), which reduces any psychoactive effects. The worst possible thing that can happen if cannabis is not fresh is mold growth. 

The best way to store weed

In short, hidden. Keep your weed away from heat, humidity, sunlight, and open air. The best way to store weed is somewhere dark, dry, and comfortably cool. This also means ditching the plastic Ziploc bags and anything that is not airtight.

Cannabis freshness guidelines

Proper Storage

• Store cannabis in airtight, opaque containers. Glass jars with airtight lids or high-quality, resealable plastic containers are ideal.

• Keep the containers in a cool, dark, and dry place. Avoid areas with excessive heat, light, or humidity.

• Temperatures between 60-70°F (15-21°C) and relative humidity around 55-65% are recommended.

Avoid Sunlight

• Cannabis is sensitive to light, especially ultraviolet (UV) rays. Exposure to sunlight can degrade cannabinoids and terpenes, affecting potency and flavor.

Control Humidity

• Too much humidity can lead to mold growth, while too little can dry out the cannabis, making it brittle and losing its potency.

How to tell if your cannabis flower is expired

The number one and most important indicator that your cannabis flower is expired is mold growth. There is absolutely nothing good that comes out of consuming moldy weed. Aside from mold, the smell (or lack thereof) will indicate that your flower is expired. 

Quick tips to keep weed fresh

Avoid buying in bulk

• For all of you slow-tokers and those who are stocking up for the zombie apocalypse, you need to know the best practices to preserve your herb. 

• But, for the rest of us, it’s best to stock up on just enough for a couple of months at most. Don’t have your JARS Budtender missing you for too long. 

• Those fancy little bags we give you aren’t meant to be long-term storage for your bud. It would be awesome if you got a dope glass jar with every purchase, but that’s just not practical. 

Low humidity

• If you have longer hair, you know just how brutal humidity can be. The National Cannabis Industry Association recommends humidity levels to be between 59% and 63%. 

• Having a humidity level that is too low will cause the trichomes to dry out.  

• You can keep tabs on humidity levels with a hygrometer. This one on Amazon is less than $6. 

Avoid sunlight

• Not only does direct sunlight affect our skin, it affects our weed, too! 

• UV rays can penetrate and heat up the container you store your cannabis in. What happens is the THC will convert to CBN (cannibnol), which has no potent benefits.

Things to avoid when storing weed

So you have a stash spot in mind, a cool, dark, space. Great! But, there are still a couple of factors that will speed up the shelf-life and cause your cannabis not to last long. For example, try not to store multiple strains together. Each strain has its own terpene and flavor profile and should not cross-contaminate with other strains. 

Another thing to avoid is cramming as much weed as possible in one container. This will cause a lack of oxygen while increasing the humidity in the container. On the other hand, if you store your cannabis in a container that is too large, the buds will dry out faster. 

Lastly, stay away from plastics! Those Ziploc bags will only cause static and reduce the potency of the trichomes. Plastic containers are also sub-par when it comes to keeping things tightly sealed. 

Extending the shelf life of weed

When you store your cannabis correctly, you can expect its freshness to last at least 6 months up to a year. A fail-proof storage option consists of the following:

• Using an opaque glass jar. Just like some beer bottles, an opaque glass will block out any UV rays.

• Glass jars with a tight-fitting lid. An airtight seal will keep heat and humidity far away from your stash.

• Only grind what is needed. Once the flower is ground up, it has more room for oxygen, causing it to degrade and lose potency right away. 

FAQ

Can you store weed in plastic bags?

If you absolutely have to store your flower, and a plastic bag is your only choice… sure. It shouldn’t be your end solution for storage, though. If you’re taking a quick trip to your buddies house for a smoke-down, a large glass jar can seem inconvenient. Fair enough. Since you plan on lighting up within the next few hours, a quick trip in a plastic bag won’t cause any harm. But, for long-term storage, opaque glass jars are the way to go. 

What's the best smell-proof container for weed?

There are several options on the market for containers that are smell-proof, waterproof, and have an airtight seal. You can try out these budget-friendly options on Amazon. Many brands use vacuum-seal technology along with rubber or silicone seals. These are great qualities to have for a smell-proof container. 

If you need an immediate DIY option, grab an old pill bottle for a nug or two. Again, don’t resort to this as a full-time storage option. 

Can I freeze marijuana and CBD products?

Do you own a freezer? Then technically, yes, you can freeze marijuana and CBD products. But, should you really? It’s a dark and cool place for storage, right? The benefit of storing these products in the freezer is preserving the chemical makeup of the bud, keeping it as potent as the first day you got it. The major drawback is with extremely low temperatures, trichomes easily fall off and lose their stickiness.

Starting off with the obvious, pre-rolls are super convenient. You will always have a variety of options of infused pre-rolls at JARS. It’s a great way to try out new strains, elevate your smoke sesh, and even spoil yourself with something a little extra potent. You will also enjoy the higher potency, more intense, and longer-lasting high. Another major benefit is the rich flavors. Concentrates can add a more robust flavor profile to the pre-roll, thanks to the terpenes and cannabinoids found in the extracts.  

Are there pre-rolls with more than one concentrate infusion?

There sure are! These multi-concentrate infused pre-rolls can combine various forms of cannabis concentrates, such as wax, kief, hash oil, and others, to enhance potency, flavor, and the overall smoking experience. 

You can check out Baby Jeeters Infused Pre-Rolls at JARS, which have premium flower infused with distillate and rolled in kief.

Are Infused Pre-Rolls For First-Timers?

With pre-rolls making a comeback, being super convenient, and crafted with top-shelf buds, it’s the perfect choice for any first-timer. But you can think of it like this: if it’s your first time riding a bike, do you pick the pedal bike (maybe with training wheels), or do you go for the suped-up motorbike? 

For those of you who like to dip your toes in the water first just to be safe, hold off on lighting up an infused pre-roll. But, for those of you who are geared up on the motorbike and jumping cannonball-style into the water, you have that ‘bring-it-on’ attitude. Getting too high is very possible if you’re a first-time smoker going straight for the strong stuff. 

Solvent-Based Cannabis Concentrate

You don’t need to read between the lines if a pre-roll is infused with solvent-based cannabis concentrate. Simply put, solvent-based cannabis concentrates are your thick wax, hard and brittle shatter, or soft creamy butter. These concentrates are made by using solvents like butane, CO2, or alcohol to extract active compounds like flavonoids, terpenes, and cannabinoids.  

Cannabis concentrates vs cannabis flower

Different Types of Infused Pre-Rolls

Shatter-Infused Pre-Rolls

There are your more popular options for infused pre-rolls. Shatter has a translucent and shiny look with a glassy texture that’s straight-up mesmerizing. Mainly used for dabbing, but when broken up, it can be sprinkled into a pre-roll. Some shatter-infused pre-rolls are made by rolling the outside of the joint with melted shatter. Sound tasty? Check out the Element Live Resin Pre-Rolls at JARS

Kief-Infused Pre-Rolls

What’s not to love about kief? These are all of the loose trichomes that accumulate at the bottom of your grinder. It is the Franks Red Hot sauce of cannabis because it goes on everything! Plus the fact that it is so readily available and there is no need for an extensive process. Infuse any plain pre-roll with your kief! Or, come over to JARS and grab one of the many Jeeter Pre-Rolls that are covered in kief! 

Hash-Infused Pre-Rolls

Hash and flower are the perfect combo when it comes to the best infused cannabis pre-rolls. Hash is made using purely the whole marijuana plant and no solvents. Flower is pressed and/or heated and during this, the trichomes caramelize into a gooey goodness. Hash is a very concentrated form of cannabis therefore it is very potent and full of rich flavors. 

Bubble Hash-Infused Pre-Rolls

Not to be confused with just hash-infused. Bubble hash is still a solventless concentrate. Instead of using solvents like alcohol and butane, the hash is flash-frozen. It is then put through an agitation process that separates and filters the trichomes to their most pure form. This makes for a more clean, less toxic, and tastier form of infusion. You can get a handful of options from Glorious and Uplyfted pre-rolls at JARS!

Wax-Infused Pre-Rolls

Another popular solvent-based option is wax-infused pre-rolls. Unlike shatter, wax that is budder or crumble concentrate has a potency and flavor that goes unmatched. You’ll notice a higher THC percentage with wax-infused pre-rolls and can expect a strong, immediate, and powerful high. 

Pre-rolls Infused with Moon Rocks

First, what exactly are moon rocks? When you combine marijuana flower with hash oil and kief, you get the most potent ‘knock-your-socks-off’ moon rocks. The flavor is intense along with being extremely potent.

Step-By-Step Guide To Make An Infused Cannabis Pre-Roll

Infused cannabis pre-rolls are all about convenience. You get your flower and concentrate fix all in one. 

Choose flower and concentrate of choice

You want to start off with whatever ingredients you prefer in smoking a joint. You really can’t go wrong with any strain of flower in your infused pre-roll. Your choice of concentrate will determine whether you are putting it on the inside of the joint or lacing the outside with your concentrate. 

Grind cannabis

You want your flower to be grinded down, just like it would be in a standard pre-roll. You can use a grinder or go old school and use your fingers to break it down. 

Place filter on rolling paper and form the cone

You have a few options here. There are pre-made cones already infused, or you can up the game with JARS Activated Rolling Papers and craft up your own filter. 

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