HOW TO PROPERLY STORE

YOUR CANANBIS

Storage is an important consideration when it comes to keeping cannabis in its optimal state. Original Farm understands the importance of properly storing cannabis products. Without proper controls in place, products may encounter dryness and degradation through decarboxylation (a conversion process accelerated by heat and light).

UV LIGHT

Exposure to light (not direct sunlight) was shown to be the greatest single factor in loss of cannabinoids.

AIRBAIRN, J. W., LIEBMANN, J. A. and ROWAN, M. G. (1976), The stability of cannabis and its preparations on storage. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 28: 1-7.

OXYGEN & HUMIDTY

Too much oxygen can speed the degradation process, and leave you with dry, brittle cannabis. Too little oxygen can alter humidity levels which can cause mold or mildew.

HEAT

Warm temperatures (above 75 F) can cause cannabis to try out, and terpenes to evaporate. However, keeping cannabis in a cooler climate (below 55 F) like the refrigerator can increase the moisture content, leading to mold or mildew. Freezing cannabis can damage the trichomes which leads to a loss in potency.

UV Solution

use opaque containers to keep cannabis away from a direct light source.

Oxygen Solution

use vacuum sealing, and airtight containers ie: CVault.

Humidity Solution

use of humidity control packets ie: Boveda products.

HEAT Solution

store cannabis in a cool, dark area where the temperature doesn’t fluctuate too much, and remains constant around 65 F, or within ten degrees of 65 F at all times.

“If you want the best possible cure, you need to store cannabis in an environment with stable relative humidity (RH) within the ideal range [59-63%]. Boveda responds to conditions inside the CVault, absorbing or releasing moisture to maintain the ideal 62% humidity inside.”

Boveda

store cannabis in a cool, dark location

According to a study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, cannabis or extracts are reasonably stable for 1 to 2 years if stored properly.

FAIRBAIRN, J. W., LIEBMANN, J. A. and ROWAN, M. G. (1976), The stability of cannabis and its preparations on storage. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 28: 1-7.

LEARN MORE ABOUT:

CVaULTS

LEARN MORE ABOUT:

BOVEDA PACKS

How can you Tell your Cannabis has gone bad?

• Condensation droplets in the container
• Signs of mildew and mold
• Discolouration
• Cannabis that has lost its smell
• Products that feels brittle, rough, and dry