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    anyone store dried buds in ziplock freezer bags?

    I grow for extracts mainly. I keep smoke buds in jars but I've been keeping my extract buds in ziplock freezer bags to free up jars. Is this a bad idea? I can't tell if it affects flavor or smell, or maybe the plastic leaches...?

    how about curing in bags?
    Last edited by Cronk; 08-31-2021, 02:55 PM.
    complete beginner
    39" x 39" x 78" tent
    315 Watt CMH
    4" Phat Filter w/ 4" Hurricane duct fan
    Automatic top feed into coco.
    Mega Crop nutes

    #2
    When I was a younger man the only way I got weed was in plastic baggies. That being said, it's probably the worst way possible to store fresh bud other than wrapping it in a paper towel. It may be a good way to keep a sandwich edible for a single day but it's a poor substitute for a glass jar or other airtight container stored in a cool dark environment. My suggestion is to bite the bullet and get more jars. We expend a lot of time, effort, and money into our grows so it only makes sense to cure and store it accordingly. Growing is only 50% of the process. Often times drying and curing can mean the difference between so-so and epic bud. Once a plant is harvested, the process of development doesn't end. Just my 2 cents -

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      #3
      I leave mine in jars until the next batch is ready to cure. Foodsaver vacume sealer bags keeps bud good for a long time. I don't have enough room to store a bunch of jars. Ziplocs are a not airtight.
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        #4
        There was/is a thread on plastic bags to cure in, those that were trying them seemed to like them. I wonder what they think of them now?
        I have had a hard time finding new rings and lids for my qt jars, found some and bought all they had.
        PS Target has had (not a lot at a time) wide mouth qt jars for less money than anyone else here by 2-4 bucks each 12 pack.

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        • GreenState
          GreenState commented
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          Second hand/thrift shops are a good place to look for jars as well. Pretty much $1.00/jar around here.
          I have a ton of the old clamp type up in my garage, but really never trust the seal.

        • Rwise
          Rwise commented
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          Buck each is high in my area, I get new with lids for that.
          I would luv to have latch top jars (and new seals).

        #5
        It's not the money, Walmart has great deals, it's the space, really. just looking for an different way. I gave away my foodsaver, I never had a use for it......Damn.
        thanks for all the input
        complete beginner
        39" x 39" x 78" tent
        315 Watt CMH
        4" Phat Filter w/ 4" Hurricane duct fan
        Automatic top feed into coco.
        Mega Crop nutes

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        • Rwise
          Rwise commented
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          I almost did that too.

        #6
        In videos I saw someone in Cali, their shed was of 5 gallon plastic buckets with lids, stacked to the ceiling, full of beautiful manicured buds. They were showing how they make RSO, extracting outside.
        Soil: Coast of Maine Stonington Blend, perlite; Seedlings: CoM org potting soil
        Indoor: 2 x 5.5 x 8' Closet grow
        Viparspectra XS2000; EnjoYield 220W full spectrum light added during flower
        Various size fabric grow bags
        Cal-Mag & GH Trio if needed; Flower Fuel & molasses during bloom; ReCharge
        4 clip fans. Exhaust into attic is vented to the eaves
        Current grow: DEAD FLOWERS

        "Joker, smoker & midnight toker, I sure don't want to hurt no one"

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          #7
          If you grow top shelf weed you use quality container such as Mason jar. If you grow schwag weed you use ziplock bag.
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            #8
            The best deal I found on large mason jars is: https://www.uline.com/BL_8192/Ball-G...rds=Mason+Jars

            Delivered to your door.
            Don't worry, be happy, grow sticky buds.

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              #9
              Ball jars at Walmart were $11/case back in June. 16 oz wide mouth.

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              • Ckbrew
                Ckbrew commented
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                I need a 64 wide.

              #10
              I’ve started using the amber coloured wide mouth ball jars with one piece plastic storage lids (sold separately). The jars are more expensive than clear ones but I like that they filter light. The one piece storage lids are useful because it saves me from having to find both pieces of a regular lid (have no idea where the pieces keep hiding themselves) and the rust that seems to start on the rings after the first time they are washed.

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                #11
                Ckbrew Here are some one gallon square jars. I wish they were full of weed. Cost Plus World Market, bought during Cyber Monday free shipping time. Click image for larger version

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                Soil: Coast of Maine Stonington Blend, perlite; Seedlings: CoM org potting soil
                Indoor: 2 x 5.5 x 8' Closet grow
                Viparspectra XS2000; EnjoYield 220W full spectrum light added during flower
                Various size fabric grow bags
                Cal-Mag & GH Trio if needed; Flower Fuel & molasses during bloom; ReCharge
                4 clip fans. Exhaust into attic is vented to the eaves
                Current grow: DEAD FLOWERS

                "Joker, smoker & midnight toker, I sure don't want to hurt no one"

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                  #12
                  I have gone from plant to freezer without the drying process and I have no ill effects.

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                  • DeadlyFruit
                    DeadlyFruit commented
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                    In the past I have bagged and froze trim straight from the plants and noticed no problems with the resulting edibles, although these days I usually dry and cure (and decarb) it first because the end product is better. I’ve never frozen bud that I didn’t intend to use for RSO or edibles so I can’t comment on its suitability for smoking afterwards.

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