Curing and Storage?

[aquageo407]

Thanks to all who take the time out of your busy lives to read my post. I use mason jars to cure my bud (10-14 days) I do get a little odor using these :( . I was thinking of using a Foodsaver smartseal V3840 this unit has the ability to use vacuum seal bags or canisters FoodSaver® Vacuum Sealers, Bags and Accessories (http://www.foodsaver.com)
I was also thinking of using this for long term storage. I am concerned about odor control. Does anyone use this type of system for curing and or storage, Any recommendations on curing and storage would be greatly appreciated.

[Dutch Pimp]

IMO

Glass jars are the best for long term storage. After 14 days there no need to open the jars. No odor will escape. Store in a cool, dark place.

Plastic is not an oxygen barrier. Air (oxygen), light and heat degrades THC. You would have to vaccum pack in aluminum foil pouches...(like MRE's)...:D

[headshake]

IMO

Glass jars are the best for long term storage. After 14 days there no need to open the jars. No odor will escape. Store in a cool, dark place.

Plastic is not an oxygen barrier. Air (oxygen), light and heat degrades THC. You would have to vaccum pack in aluminum foil pouches...(like MRE's)...:D

damn Dutch, can't believed you dropped the MRE reference! i had flashbacks. lol. actually most of them weren't all that bad. there were a few though. ham and cheese omelette rings a bell. GROSS. and frankfurters (aka four fingers of death; just 4 hotdogs in the metal foil you speak of. god only knows what's in a MRE hotdog!?).

ahhhh, good times.


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[stormpuss]

that is mind blowing man how long befor you put them in jars do you wait till the stem snaps then put in jars and open every day for 10 mins. sorry im a new grower any help is all good. thankyou

[Dutch Pimp]

damn Dutch, can't believed you dropped the MRE reference! i had flashbacks. lol. actually most of them weren't all that bad. there were a few though. ham and cheese omelette rings a bell. GROSS. and frankfurters (aka four fingers of death; just 4 hotdogs in the metal foil you speak of. god only knows what's in a MRE hotdog!?).

ahhhh, good times.


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ExLax?...I have never seen an MRE.
They was still using leftover World War II K-rations when I was in. You could shit thru a screen door...:lol5:
....plus, they were a bitch to get open; using a p38 can opener...:wtf:

[headshake]

ExLax?...I have never seen an MRE.
They was still using leftover World War II K-rations when I was in. You could shit thru a screen door...:lol5:
....plus, they were a bitch to get open; using a p38 can opener...:wtf:

never had the K-rations. MREs have ~3000 calories apiece in them. they are designed to be eaten only once a day or they will clog you up something fierce! not to mention they have at least a 10 year shelf life.

i know the can opener you are talking about. fun fun.


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[Dutch Pimp]

that is mind blowing man how long befor you put them in jars do you wait till the stem snaps then put in jars and open every day for 10 mins. sorry im a new grower any help is all good. thankyou

Yeah...dry 1-2 weeks; until stem snaps when bent...trim and put into jars...burp every few days; for 10-14 days...
then the vault is sealed, until needed....:thumbsup:..I go to the vault, everyday; twice on Sunday's...:stoned:

[deserthealer]

that's some fucking vault you've got there, pimp

(where's the drooling smilie?) :food10:

[nuglover]

ya one hell of a nice vault. id be happy with just one of those boxes.

[vm729t]

I found a great way to easily and quickly store weed for long term preservation. Vacuum seal using standard glass canning jars and a Food Saver Model # T03-0006-02, vacuum sealer attachment. It allows you to seal the jar using the accessory port line and astandard Ball or Mason jar canning lids without the ring. You can pop open the lid to remove contents, and then reseal using the same lid. If the vacuum sealed jars are stored in a cool dark place, you have eliminated the three factors namely heat, light, and oxygen. In a vacuum enviroment, weed does not dry out and inhibits mold.


Here is a link to the Food Saver attachment. The link is for the standard size lid, but they also have wide mouth version. FoodSaver�® (http://www.foodsaver.com/Product.aspx?id=c&cid=89&pid=8060)

Initially I had a problem sealing, but found that by using two lids stacked on top of each other worked, and after I verified that I was pulling vacuum through the accessory line by holding my finger over the end of the open vacuum line, it worked like a charm.

[Lynhal]

:thumbsup:..I go to the vault, everyday; twice on Sunday's...:stoned:

Okay, now I know what I want for xmas! :D

[NotSoTwiggy]

:thumbsup:
I have stored my product in seal-a-meal bags since 2007. I used the bags on a roll and made custom sized bags, then weighed my weed out in 1/4 oz. increments, and sealed it up. I STILL have weed in seal-a-meal bags from 2009 and 2010. I don't smoke a lot but I sure love to grow it and share it....anyways, when I cut open those bags, the product smells just as good and smokes just as nice as it did when it was grown that year (fresh). My friends and I just smoked weed from a 2009 bag in Atlantic City in July and it was sooo good, they couldn't believe how great it was for being almost 2 years old. I find it's easier to store, too, I just put the small bags into a plastic container and go for it when I feel like sharing or selling some. Thanks for all the advice on curing and storing in jars, too. Right now my 2011 harvest is curing in mason jars until it's ready to seal-a-meal. :cool:

[Weezard]

Always had trouble with the judgement calls when drying.
Snap, is too dry, bend is too wet, yada yada!

Tools to the rescue;



[ATTACH=CONFIG]279620
These sweet little RH meters fit in the jars.

> 70% will mold.

~ 60% is ideal and will keep for years

< 54% Too dry! curing ceases, and can not be restarted.

Our Hi. humidity often tops 70%
I keep a meter outside the jars so I know when NOT to "burp" them. :)

Some growers have talents and skills.:cool:
The rest of us use meters and tools.:o

Aloha,
Hope this helps the rest of us.

Weezard

[Dutch Pimp]

very interesting....WeeZard...:thumbsup:

I put one in a jar; four hours ago...(different brand)

It started out at 55%/76 now at 58%/75 degrees. (it's warm in the house)

It's gonna turn much colder tonight/tomorrow.
I am curious if the lower outside temperature raises the humidity level inside the jar(s)?

[Dutch Pimp]

This weed was dried for 14 days/Curing for 7 days.. These little thermometer/humidity gauges they have at Walmart for about $6...

are useful at every stage of growing...I would be lost without them...both C. or F. & records high/low readings..:thumbsup:

Like Weeze said: 55-60% humidity INSIDE the jars is idea. Outside the jar humidity, is not a factor.

[ogganjagrower]

IMO

Glass jars are the best for long term storage. After 14 days there no need to open the jars. No odor will escape. Store in a cool, dark place.

Plastic is not an oxygen barrier. Air (oxygen), light and heat degrades THC. You would have to vaccum pack in aluminum foil pouches...(like MRE's)...:D got a little excited looking aat that photo,lol!