Pre-Rolls vs Flower for Back Pain: Buy Flower First
Flower beats pre-rolls for back pain because you control the dose, can vaporize instead of smoke, and pick the chemovar. Here is what I'd buy, in order.
Store cannabis flower in an airtight glass jar. Keep the jar in a dark place at 60-70°F. Use a humidity pack that holds 55-62% relative humidity. Store pre-rolls in a sealed tube or a small jar. Keep both away from light, heat, and air.
Storing cannabis flower
Flower loses potency and smell when exposed to air, light, and heat. THC converts to CBN over time. CBN causes sedation. Terpenes evaporate. The result is dry, harsh smoke.
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Use an airtight container. Glass is best. Plastic bags create static. Static pulls trichomes off the flower. Trichomes hold cannabinoids and terpenes.
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Set temperature between 60°F and 70°F. Higher temperatures speed up degradation. Lower temperatures can cause mold if moisture is present.
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Set relative humidity between 55% and 62%. A humidity pack, such as Boveda or Integra Boost, maintains this range. Dry flower crumbles. Wet flower grows mold.
Keep the container in a dark place. A closet or drawer works. Light breaks down THC. UV light is worse.
Open the container as little as possible. Each opening exchanges air. Air brings oxygen. Oxygen oxidizes cannabinoids.
Short-term storage
For 2 weeks to 3 months, use a glass jar with a humidity pack. Keep it in a dark, cool spot. Do not pack flower tight. Leave some air space.
Long-term storage
For 6 months to 1 year, vacuum seal the flower. Put the sealed bag in a freezer at 0°F. Let the bag reach room temperature before opening. This prevents condensation. Condensation leads to mold.
Storing pre-rolls
Pre-rolls dry out faster than flower. The paper pulls moisture from the flower. A dry pre-roll burns hot and harsh.
Store pre-rolls in a sealed tube. A glass tube or a plastic doob tube works. You can also use a small glass jar. Keep the tube in a dark place at 60-70°F.
Do not store pre-rolls loose in a bag. They crush. Crushed pre-rolls burn uneven. They also lose trichomes.
For long-term storage, put pre-rolls in a jar with a humidity pack. Do not freeze pre-rolls. The paper can absorb moisture and tear.
What to avoid
- Plastic bags. They create static and do not seal well.
- Refrigerator. Condensation forms when you open the door. Mold grows.
- Direct sunlight. UV light degrades THC.
- Heat sources. Cars, radiators, and windows.
- Frequent opening. Oxygen speeds up degradation.
- Loose lids. Air leaks in and out.
Signs of poor storage
Dry, crumbly flower. Harsh smoke. Loss of smell. Brown color. These signs mean degradation.
Mold looks like white powder or grey fuzz. Mold smells like mildew. Throw away moldy flower. Do not smoke it.