nug storage, without mold

[::Major_Baker::]

Hi guys
the last 2 oz I got I have stored them incorrectly, and white fuzzy mold has formed. Not very much this second time--I think I caught it early enough. Not nearly as strong smelling as it was before though. Bummer, it was so sticky and yummy.

Anyways, it was so moist when I got it, I tried putting it in an 'airtight' jar and it still molded. This time I tried just zip lock, and the same happened but I caught it early.

The inside of the buds look ok--no mold there.


What is the best way to store good nugs so that they don't mold?
should I let it dry out before I even wrap it up? the problem with that is that it stinks up my whole house....

thanks for any advice,
major baker.

::Major_Baker:: Reviewed by ::Major_Baker:: on 09-08-2006. nug storage, without mold Hi guys the last 2 oz I got I have stored them incorrectly, and white fuzzy mold has formed. Not very much this second time--I think I caught it early enough. Not nearly as strong smelling as it was before though. Bummer, it was so sticky and yummy. Anyways, it was so moist when I got it, I tried putting it in an 'airtight' jar and it still molded. This time I tried just zip lock, and the same happened but I caught it early. The inside of the buds look ok--no mold there. What is the Rating: 5

[LetsGoBowling]

How long are you storing the bud? Make sure you've got in in a ziploc or other bag with no air in it, you could always throw it in the freezer too, thats a good way to preserve it

[holysmokin]

Yeah if you want to store it and it's very moist you should dry it then put it in an air tight container. The moisture in it is enough to make mold. Or you can do as letsgo and put it in the freezer which also works well. I know guy's that keep there pounds that they are selling in a freezer in the basement.

[redpenguin01]

If you want to cure your buds.. a Kerr/Jelly jar would probably be best to store it in. The key is to open the lid and let the nuggs air out for 5-10min a day for about a week. This will help to prevent mold from forming while letting the nuggs slowly cure.

If you do end up getting mold.. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND not to smoke it (in case you didn't already know). Inhaling the mildew/mold spores and get you sick and cause pnemonia. The best way to salvage moldy weed is to extract it into butter or ISO.

[sirsmokesalot]

Listen to redpenguin

[duckfool]

there is one simple key to storing your weed for months and months without harm: Silica gel

yes, those little packets you get inside boxes. Keep them. Buy an air tight jar like a mason jar or a thermos. Put the weed in with 1 or 2 packs of silica gel (or go to a craft store.. they use it for dehydrating flowers and preserving foods). It will completely dehydrate the weed over night. Keep the packs in there at all times. Your weed will last longer than you'll ever keep it.

The only downside to dehydration is that evaporating water molecules are what carry scent. Once you dehydrate it, it looses most of its smell (unless you rehydrate).

A mistake people make (including myself once) is putting it in an airtight container while it still contains moisture. This is basically creating a bacterial haven.. water and stale air. If you do this, your weed WILL mold in a few weeks.

[::Major_Baker::]

thanks guys!

[Testament]

i used to put it in the freezer in a jar, it always worked great for me lol but i don't buy enough to bother going to great lengths to store it anymore.

[Dutch Masta]

Just get a jar. I don't know why you would put it in the freezer. But any air tight jar stored in room temperature will stay fresh for as long as you would need it to.