The best way how to store hemp flowers
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Before immersing deeper into the topic and revealing the best ways how to store hemp flowers, let's take a look at the reasons why proper storage is necessary. Several environmental factors affect the freshness or degradation of hemp flowers. Ultimately, hemp is a plant, so it requires careful attention throughout its life-cycle. If this is neglected at any stage, your hemp flowers will lose their quality.
Factors reducing the life span of CBD flowers
Six main elements can affect the life span of a CBD flower. Let's take a look at each one of them.
Air
Although hemp is usually grown outdoors under constant exposure to oxygen (air), harvested flowers do not need it anymore. Too much exposure to CBD flowers to oxygen can affect flavor, scent, and efficiency. Over time, this can lead to a completely spoiled product. It is, therefore, best not to leave your supplies lying around.
Temperature
Keeping hemp flowers in a temperature-controlled environment is essential. Fluctuations from heat to cold or permanent excessive heat or cold can cause an overall deterioration or mold development.
Humidity
Your geographical location does not matter here. Thus, this involves everyone, not only those who live in extremely humid areas. Any humidity can be a problem. Humidity can be unstable even in your home despite your thinking otherwise. High humidity can occur inside the container where your flowers are stored.
If this factor remains ignored, there is a risk of mold, bacteria, and other contaminants. These impurities can cause unwanted health conditions, such as infections or allergic reactions. We are not saying this to scare you, but to make you aware of having enough information.
Light
This factor includes both artificial and natural light. Premium hemp flowers rich in cannabinoids and terpenes should not be stored in direct sunlight or artificial light. Direct light can destroy the rare cannabinoids and terpenes that give hemp flowers the desired strength, taste, and therapeutic effects.
Storage space
Finally, the way you store your flowers has a significant impact on shelf-life. Plastic bags used to do the job before. However, we are wiser nowadays.
Hemp distinctly helps to build a culture that understands the regeneration of our health through medicinal plants' power. To stay in line with that goal and be proud of our CBD flowers, we need to keep going.
This means that we should pay the same importance to storing CBD flowers as we, for example, do to green juicing, protein smoothies, or brushing the teeth. Yes, storing is that important. This, however, does not mean that it has to be difficult or complicated. We believe that the following tips will make your life much more comfortable.
How to store CBD buds?
There are several ways how to store CBD flowers. Some leave them in the original packaging. It can usually be a vacuum-sealed bag, plastic or glass container, or something else. To minimize exposure to the factors named earlier, we probably know the best way how to store CBD buds.
The best way of storing CBD buds
First, let's talk about the best type of container. Glass is an excellent choice because, unlike plastics, it is more durable and does not contain harmful BPA. The darker and less transparent the glass is, the better. It helps with screening the light out. A great option is a glass or container, which comes with an airtight cap that can be tightened immediately.
Once you have selected the right container, consider buying a humidity pack, too. It helps with humidity regulation. This prevents terpenes from losing their remedial effects. This is very important because every time you open the container, terpenes escape. Moreover, humidity packs protect CBD flowers from excessive drying out. Now that you have the right container and humidity control tool, it is time for the next step. Where to store it?
Do not forget that it is necessary to avoid places exposed to bright light, high humidity, or frequent temperature changes. In general, the bathroom, kitchen, or garage are not the best choices.
A suitable option can be a cold, dark, and dry place, such as a locker in the hallway or a drawer in the bedroom.
How to find out that the buds have gone bad?
If you have had your buds stored wrong, you will definitely want to know if they have gone bad. Here are a few indicators:
- Inspect them closely. Has the color changed?
- How about the scent, do the buds smell as they used to?
- Can you see any traces of mold?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it is most likely a time to get rid of everything and start over!
FAQ
Now we will answer some of the most common questions about storing hemp flowers. We will also use this opportunity to answer some other common questions about CBD flowers.
What is the shelf-life of hemp flowers?
The lifetime of CBD flowers depends on two main determinants. The first one is the way of storing. And the second one is whether you have purchased high-quality CBD flowers.
If you buy them from a reputable company that sells premium CBD, which is also stored the right way, they can last up to a year.
Generally, however, the shelf-life is shorter since not all the buds are usually good quality, and not everyone uses the right storage techniques.
Does CBD lose effectiveness over time?
Yes, during the aging process, hemp flowers lose effectiveness. In fact, it loses not only CBD but also other cannabinoids, such as CBG, CBN, CBC, and terpenes, too. This is the nature of all plants, not just hemp.
What happens when hemp flowers are stored in the freezer?
Firstly, storing them in the freezer is not the best idea. Hemp does not like such low temperatures. It can cause the flowers to break.
Moreover, when you remove them from the freezer, the flowers should warm up to room temperature before use. It is difficult to say in what state the flower will be. In general, this is not the best strategy for maintaining high quality.
What are the benefits of hemp flowers?
Hemp flower is a great way to take a daily dose of CBD. And smoking (vaping) is the fastest way to get CBD into the system. If you are not a big fan of smoking (vaping), you can use hemp flowers as an ingredient to make CBD oil or butter.
Make sure what strain of CBD and type of oil or butter you want to use. Hemp can be used for baking, preparing healthy food, ointments, or balms. The possibilities are endless, and everything is up to you.
Is it legal to order CBD flowers online?
Yes, ordering CBD flowers online is legal, but only if they contain less than 0.3 % of Delta-9 THC. This applies to the Czech Republic, though. Thus, it can vary depending on the country.
So, if you prefer CBD flowers to be delivered straight to your door, buying online is a great way.
CONCLUSION
As you can see, storing cannabis flowers is not time-consuming neither financially demanding. It is easy, and it only takes no time before storage planning becomes a habit.
If you keep the flowers adequately stored, it will be beneficial not only for them but will also go easy on your wallet. Moreover, your CBD flowers will remain fresh and taste great from day one to the last day.
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