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Missouri Cannabis Education
Why Is Cannabis Storage Important and What Are Some Ways to Store Cannabis ?
by Leah Maurer , contributing writer
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Leah Maurer , a native Missourian , is now a canna-journalist and activist living in Portland , OR . She is a co-owner of www . TheWeedBlog . com , a top national cannabis news and information publication , where she serves as the Editorial Lead . In 2014 , Leah founded Moms for YES on Measure 91 through grassroots efforts alone , it proved pivotal in the passage of the Measure , successfully legalizing recreational / adult-use cannabis in the OR . Leah is a social justice and cannabis activist at the core and hopes to see an end to the prohibition of cannabis globally .
12 September 2023
I covered this topic in a previous column , but with it being outdoor harvest season and the expanded accessibility thanks to the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Missouri , it seemed worthy of revisiting . Proper cannabis flower storage makes a big difference in how your cannabis ultimately turns out for consumption . It is an important consideration for everyone , whether you purchase cannabis in a dispensary or grow it at home .
Cannabis flower is ideally stored in the dark at room temperature . If you are purchasing your cannabis from a dispensary , it will be packaged and ready for these storage conditions . It is important to differentiate between short-term and long-term storage . While it is generally recommended that you do not store your cannabis in plastic , you will notice that dispensary packaging is almost entirely plastic , as it is made for short-term use . However , if you grow your cannabis at home , you will need to consider a little more information about storing your harvested cannabis flower for long-term use as well .
Once your cannabis flower is cured , some factors to consider about storing it are temperature , humidity , light , and air control .
Mildew and other organic matter thrive in temperatures between 77 ° and 86 ° F , so basic precautions of keeping your cannabis in a cool , dark place will go a long way .
● Excessive heat can dry out the cannabinoids and terpenes .
● Lower temperatures will slow the process of decarboxylation of cannabinoids .
● Additionally , warm air holds more moisture than cold air .
● A Journal of Pharmacy Practice ( JPP ) study found that the effect of temperature for cannabis storage , up to 20 °, was insignificant , but air oxidation did lead to significant losses .
Humidity control is paramount to keeping mildew and other mold contaminants away from your cannabis . Keeping your cannabis stored in a controlled environment with the proper relative humidity ranges can be a bit