How to store cannabis so it stays fresh.

Why storage matters

Cannabis is a dried plant product, and it changes with its surroundings. Poor storage can lead to:

• Lost aroma and flavor as terpenes evaporate,
• THC slowly breaking down with exposure to light, heat and air,
• Dry, brittle flower that burns harsh and fast, and
• Mold, if there's too much moisture.

Storing cannabis flower

• Use an airtight glass jar. Glass doesn't add odors, and a good seal keeps air out. Tinted or opaque glass also blocks light.
• Keep it cool and dark. Room temperature or a little below — roughly 60 to 70°F — in a cabinet or drawer, away from sunlight.
• Hold humidity steady. A two-way humidity pack rated around 58% to 62% keeps flower from drying out or getting damp.
• Skip plastic bags for anything longer than a day or two. They let air and odor through and can pull trichomes off with static.

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Storing cannabis edibles

• Follow the label. Most gummies and chocolates are fine at room temperature; some infused products need refrigeration.
• Keep them in the original packaging. Ohio dispensary edibles come in child-resistant packaging that also lists the THC per piece.
• Avoid heat. Chocolate melts and gummies stick together in a warm car or a sunny window.
• Keep them apart from regular food so no one eats one by mistake.

Storing cannabis concentrates

• Use the original container, or silicone or glass. Concentrates stick to most plastics.
• Keep them cool, dark and sealed. Air and warmth wear down terpenes and can change texture.
• Refrigerate for longer storage if you like. Some solventless products, like live rosin, hold their terpenes better in the fridge. Let the container reach room temperature before you open it so condensation doesn't form inside.

Storing vape cartridges and disposables

• Store them upright, mouthpiece up, to reduce leaks.
• Avoid heat and direct sun. A hot car can thin the oil and cause leaking.
• Avoid extreme cold. Cold thickens the oil, so it may not draw well until it warms up.
• Look after batteries. Don't leave them loose next to keys or coins, which can short the contacts, and charge them with the right charger.

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Common storage mistakes

Leaving cannabis in the light

Light, especially sunlight, breaks down THC and terpenes. Keep containers in a drawer or cabinet, or use opaque glass.

Storing flower in plastic bags

Bags let air and odor through. Use an airtight glass jar instead.

Putting flower in the fridge or freezer

Condensation and brittle trichomes do more harm than good. Keep the cold for certain concentrates only.

Opening the jar constantly

Every opening swaps in fresh air. If you buy in larger amounts, split it into a jar you use day to day and one you leave sealed.

Storing near heat

Stoves, radiators, electronics and car interiors all run warm. Choose a stable, cool spot.

Keeping cannabis away from kids and pets

• Lock it up. A lockable storage box or cabinet is the simplest safeguard.
• Keep products in their child-resistant packaging, closed properly after every use.
• Store edibles separately from snacks, out of reach and out of sight.
• Talk to the adults in your home about where cannabis is kept.

If a child or pet eats cannabis, call the Poison Control helpline at 1-800-222-1222 or your veterinarian right away, and call 911 in an emergency.

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Legal notice. This guide is for general information, not legal advice. Ohio's cannabis laws can change at any time. Check current rules with the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control or ask a qualified attorney. Bloom only sells products from cultivators and processors licensed by the state of Ohio.