Storing cannabis well is important year-round, but it can be a little trickier in the summer, when temperatures and humidity levels rise. Here in Alma, soaring summer temperatures aren’t as big a concern as in other places, but it still pays to store your weed well.
This guide covers how to store cannabis well in the summer and throughout the rest of the year.
Key Takeaways:
- Knowing how to store cannabis properly keeps products fresh and protects potency levels.
- Improper storage can lead to stale cannabis flower, clogged vape carts, harsh prerolls, melted edibles, and degraded THC potency.
- Keep cannabis products in an airtight container, stored in a temperature-stable place away from light exposure or heat changes.
- Summer can be a difficult time to store cannabis well, but being proactive goes a long way.
Does Weed Go Bad?
Yes, cannabis flower and products can go bad if stored improperly. THC and other cannabinoids like CBD are not shelf-stable; they don’t keep indefinitely. Exposure to light, heat, and oxygen degrades these chemical compounds.
Does weed go bad faster in the summer?
Yes. In summertime heat, cannabis products left out in sunlight or in cars can lose flavor, potency, or melt completely. Melted edibles are messy and hard to dose, while vape cartridges can clog up as the oil changes in the heat. Leaving your prerolls out on the patio is a recipe for letting them go stale, and flower that sits out in the sun will not taste (or feel) the same.
If you want to keep your cannabis long-term without worrying about products going stale or moldy, proper storage is key. Good storage helps protect odor, flavor, and potency levels.
Tips for Storing Cannabis Products in the Summer
Storing flower in the summer
Store weed flower properly to retain its odor, flavor, and potency. Keep cannabis in an airtight container. The best options include a dark glass jar or an airtight silicone container, but plastic containers can also work. Flower should be kept somewhere dark and relatively temperature-stable.
If you live somewhere that gets hot during the summer, it can help to stash your cannabis in the back of a cabinet or closet, where the temperature doesn’t change as much. The basement is also a good option. If you have roommates or small children, use a lockable stash box.
Boveda packs, which are small humidity packs, keep the humidity level of your sealed flower container stable. These packs prevent too much moisture from building up or evaporating.
How to store weed vapes in the summer
Store weed vapes upright to reduce the potential of leaks, clogs, or spills. Keep your vape in a cool, dark place.
Light and heat can easily degrade the oil in vape cartridges. Do not store vapes in your vehicle, both for legal reasons and because temperature spikes in vehicles over the summer can destroy the integrity of the oil.
Cannabis oil that has degraded is less flavorful, potent, and effective.
Tips for storing edibles in the summer
While most edibles from a dispensary are fine kept at room temperature, you can store them in the fridge in the summer to keep them from melting or spoiling. Always store THC drinks in the fridge.
Melted edibles will likely be less potent because heat degrades cannabinoids like THC and CBD, making them less effective.
If you don’t want to keep your edibles in the fridge in the summer, you can also use an insulated container in a pantry or other storage area.
How to Store Cannabis Well in 3 Steps:
- Use a dark glass jar.
- Close the lid tightly to form a seal.
- Place the jar in a dark, temperature-stable place (closet, cabinet, basement, etc.)
FAQ About Storing Cannabis in Summer Heat
- Should I put weed in the fridge in the summer?
That depends on what kind of weed products. Edibles can be stored in the fridge without issue if you’re concerned about melting. THC drinks are best kept in the fridge. Vape cartridges and cannabis flower should not be put in a fridge; keep these at room temperature in a dark area.
- What’s the best way to store weed long-term?
Keep cannabis flower or products in an airtight container (preferably glass) in a dark place where the temperature and humidity don’t fluctuate.
- Can it be too hot in my house for weed?
Yes, but heat fluctuations are a bigger concern for cannabis plants than flower or products. If you’re experiencing a heat wave, keep your cannabis in a closed container, stored somewhere dark, and it should be just fine.
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