Everyone wants three things out of their weed:

• A good high
• Fantastic flavors
• A long shelf life

Humidity is here to save the day! Or ruin it.

Let's explore why you need the perfect humidity to get the best out of your weed, and how to attain it.

Humidity 101

Have you noticed that sometimes 80 degrees feels like a breeze, while other times it's suffocating? That's because of humidity.

Humidity is the percentage of water vapor that's in the air, whether it be outside or in an enclosed space.

The higher the humidity, the wetter and thicker the air. The less humidity, the dryer the air.

Our wholesale smoke shop will be the first ones to tell you: humidity can be your weed's best friend or worst nightmare.

How Does Humidity Affect Weed?

Humidity obviously affects how hot it feels, and it can even turn your hair into a mess.

But we've got some bad news for you: it can also grow some nasty mold on your stash. Not exactly ideal!

We've got even worse news: your weed does need humidity. Without it, the trichomes on your weed will dry out. So now you're in a balancing act that you didn't sign up for.

You Really Don't Want Moldy Marijuana

No one wants dry, stale weed. But even more so, no one wants moldy weed in their customized glass pipes.

Mold is incredibly dangerous to human health. You can end up with:

• Dizziness
• An asthma attack
• Congestion
• Wheezing
• Sinus pain

If you have a compromised immune system, mold is even more dangerous to consume.

Aspergillus is a common mold that grows on marijuana when it's too moist. If you're unlucky, this mold can even cause lung infections.

A good wholesale head shop will inform you of these dangers when you purchase your products so you don't get too careless with your stash.

The Importance of Curing

Before you learn how to perfectly store your weed, you need to understand the whole process behind how fresh flower makes it to your custom bong.

Before pot is sold, it has to be cured. Curing gets rid of the enzymes and bacteria that break down weed, making your weed last longer. It does this by drying and aging the buds, much like a fine cheese.

Weed curators aim to create a moisture content between 6% and 9%. Once it gets to this moisture level, the weed can be packaged up.

Dispensaries do their damndest to keep your precious pot at the right percentage, but it's your job, dear weed connoisseur, to maintain that perfect balance.

You want the humidity at which you store your weed to be between 59% and 63%.

Most of us don't have instruments to measure that kind of thing, but if you choose the right instruments and containers, the humidity level should naturally fall within that range.

Managing Humidity Levels When Storing Weed

Luckily, there are some handy-dandy tools you can use to help keep your treasured stash at the right humidity level.

• Cannabis humidity packs. These are pouches or packs that consist of a mix of salts and good ole H2O. Put the packs in your storage container and they'll magically help you keep the perfect moisture balance. They impressively either remove or release moisture depending on the level of humidity in your container!
• Cannabis humidor boxes. These cost a bit more than humidity packs, but they're a great option if you like to have a lot of weed at your disposal. They're known in the weed world as “statement pieces”. Humidor boxes can hold a huge amount of weed and accessories, and they have humidity systems built-in.
• Humidifiers and dehumidifiers. Lots of growers and users utilize humidifiers and dehumidifiers to regulate the humidity in the air around their plants or flower. But if you're using these, it's worth investing in a hygrometer to measure the humidity so you can adjust accordingly.

How to Store Weed

The first thing to think about when determining how to store your weed is how long you want to store it. If you're going to use it within a few days, you don't have to be as diligent as if you're stashing it away for a month

Now consider your options:

Glass jars are popular because of their air-tight seals.

Plastic containers can increase humidity and moisture by making your weed sweat.

Bags are good in the short term if you have a vacuum sealer.

Lastly, find the best location to put it. Even if you want to look at your stash all day, your best bet is to throw it in a drawer. You want it to be somewhere cool and dark.

It might look appealing on your windowsill, but that's one of the easiest ways to destroy your weed before it even reaches your customized bong.

Final Thoughts

Time to take inventory of what your favorite wholesale head shop just taught you!

For starters, humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.

If your weed gets too humid it can grow mold, which is incredibly dangerous to consume. But if it isn't humid enough, its trichomes will dry out.

You can use three different tools to manage the humidity of your stash: cannabis humidity packs, cannabis humidor boxes, and humidifiers/dehumidifiers.

The last step is to store your weed somewhere smart.

It may seem like one more thing to worry about, but your entire stoner experience can be turned upside down (in a good way) with the right humidity!