• Home
  • About
  • Life Style
  • Family
  • Tips
  • Health
  • Business
  • Pets
  • Recipes
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter

When Parents Text

When Parents Text

How Long Can You Store Different Weed Strains?

September 27, 2021 by Annie

Do different weed strains have different shelf lives? You bet they do! Here’s all you need to know about how long you can store them for.

Like it or not, we can’t keep our weed forever. It has a shelf life, just like any other product. This means that no matter how long we store it for, it will eventually go off. It may or may not go moldy, but stale weed has no taste, no flavor, and does nothing to you in terms of high.

With all this in mind, we thought it high time (pun intended) to reflect on which strains can be stored longest, and which can’t.

Why Different Marijuana Strains have Different Shelf Lives?

It doesn’t matter where you buy your weed from, whether it is the best weed marketplace in Canada or some guy on the corner, it will only last for a limited time. When efficiently stored in a glass container that is airtight, your marijuana should last for six months to one year[1]. When it is ‘done’, marijuana won’t cause any adverse health effects, it just loses its potency.

A fascinating study run in 2021 by the National Research Council in Canada sought to explore the shelf life of cannabis being stored in dispensaries and warehouses for the first time ever. They used liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry to measure samples of weed stored for up to a year and at different temperatures. The results allowed them to create a calculator which will tell you how long your weed should last over time[2].

Better yet, they made it free to use. You can find the cannabis stability calculator here. The downside of the study is that it wasn’t so much strain specific as it went by the lab results on each packet of weed.

Weed Strains you can Store for a Long Time

As a result of their research, we can now estimate how long your weed will stay potent for over time. However, this isn’t a strain specific model as it measures things like THC and THCA content rather than strain type.

To find out what strains last longest, we had to turn to the stoner community. Here are some of the strain’s experts believe can be stored for longest:

  • Blueberry
  • G-13 Haze[3]
  • Blue Dream, which is a mix of haze and blueberry[4]
  • We deduce haze strains from this information
  • Strains with high terpene potency to begin with. This would include strains like OG Kush, Girl Scout Cookies and Chem dog.

Weed Strains you can’t Store for a Long Time

Similarly, there are strains that don’t age well. Here are some of those, according to long term smokers:

  • Any weed that is wet must be dried before storage.
  • Any strains that are low in terpenes and THC content will only decrease when stored.

How to Spot When Weed is Stale?

When your smoke is no longer smokable, it will start to break down into sticks and dust. It will be brittle and dry. It won’t smell as it once did, and it may even smell of mold or must. Mold will grow over the trichomes of the flowers (that’s the points on the end of your bud) and will be white and powdery. If you are unsure, break a bud open and look for white mold on the inside. The biggest clue, however, will be the lack of smell.

Remember Proper Storage

Our final thoughts are that all of these strains assume that you have properly stored weed in an airtight container, in a temperature-controlled environment. If it is incorrectly stored, your weed could mold within a few short weeks.

  1. https://www.healthline.com/health/does-weed-go-bad ↑
  2. https://thecannabisscientist.com/testing-processing/best-before ↑
  3. https://www.420magazine.com/community/threads/shelf-life.485823/ ↑
  4. https://wayofleaf.com/cannabis/strains/blue-dream-strain ↑

 

About Me

Hi! I'm Annie and I have 3 kids (all in their teens - yikes!). My mommy blog isn't all about lunches and DIY - it's also about humour. Like how my kids make fun of my texts as if I don't know how to use emojis (I DO!). Now that I have a bit more time - since my kids don't want to hang out with me (teenagers), I have taken up blogging.

Raising a Puppy: Getting Started, The Best Trainers Near Me, and More

September 14, 2023 By Annie

Free Positive senior man in formal wear and eyeglasses hugging with young lady while sitting at table Stock Photo

9 Tips on Taking Care of Aging Parents

September 13, 2023 By Annie

How Do Extreme Sports Impact the Physical and Mental Health of Participants?

September 5, 2023 By Annie

pexels-mareefe-932577

Unveiling the Aromatherapy Arsenal: Exploring the Marvels of Rare Essential Oils

August 23, 2023 By Annie

pexels-vlada-karpovich-7099957

The Class of 2023: Trendy and Meaningful Gifts for Newborns

August 21, 2023 By Annie

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Raising a Puppy: Getting Started, The Best Trainers Near Me, and More
  • Pets

Raising a Puppy: Getting Started, The Best Trainers Near Me, and More

By Annie / September 14, 2023
The best trainers possess the knowledge and skills needed to quickly teach your pup. They can show you how to...
Read More
9 Tips on Taking Care of Aging Parents
  • Health

9 Tips on Taking Care of Aging Parents

By Annie / September 13, 2023
The sunset years of life are supposed to be filled with the warm glow of golden memories, a time of...
Read More
How Do Extreme Sports Impact the Physical and Mental Health of Participants?
  • Health

How Do Extreme Sports Impact the Physical and Mental Health of Participants?

By Annie / September 5, 2023
Over the years, the boom in extreme sports has sparked big talk among doctors, athletes, and fans. Think about skydiving...
Read More
Unveiling the Aromatherapy Arsenal: Exploring the Marvels of Rare Essential Oils
  • Health

Unveiling the Aromatherapy Arsenal: Exploring the Marvels of Rare Essential Oils

By Annie / August 23, 2023
Amid the fragrant tapestry of essential oils, a realm of rare and exquisite elixirs awaits those who seek to delve...
Read More
The Class of 2023: Trendy and Meaningful Gifts for Newborns
  • Life Style

The Class of 2023: Trendy and Meaningful Gifts for Newborns

By Annie / August 21, 2023
Welcoming a new member into the world is a joyous occasion, and finding the perfect gift for a newborn born...
Read More
The Ultimate Guide To Accessorizing Your Outfits
  • Life Style

The Ultimate Guide To Accessorizing Your Outfits

By Annie / August 14, 2023
One of the most significant elements of completing any outfit is the art of accessorizing. The selection of the right...
Read More
Preparing Your House for Inspection
  • Tips

Preparing Your House for Inspection

By Annie / August 10, 2023
Home inspections are a crucial step in the real estate process, providing valuable insights into a property's condition and potential...
Read More
How To Give Your Bedroom a Makeover
  • Tips

How To Give Your Bedroom a Makeover

By Annie / August 9, 2023
Your bedroom is your sanctuary, the place where you wind down after a long day and wake up refreshed for...
Read More
What To Expect From Your First NAD Therapy Session
  • Health

What To Expect From Your First NAD Therapy Session

By Annie / August 4, 2023
Over the past few years, NAD therapy has been gaining popularity as a breakthrough approach to promoting cellular health and...
Read More
How To Get Your New Cat Settled In Your Home
  • Pets

How To Get Your New Cat Settled In Your Home

By Annie / August 2, 2023
A cat can be a wonderful addition to the family, and there are many benefits to getting a feline friend....
Read More

About Us

Hi! I’m Annie and I have 3 kids (all in their teens – yikes!). My mommy blog isn’t all about lunches and DIY – it’s also about humour. Like how my kids make fun of my texts as if I don’t know how to use emojis (I DO!)... Read More…

When Parents Text

  • Home
  • About
  • Life Style
  • Family
  • Tips
  • Health
  • Business
  • Pets
  • Recipes
  • Contact

© 2023 · Pretty Creative WordPress Theme by, Pretty Darn Cute Design