New successful grower for advice

[Froghunter]

As someone in their 60's who has been a user since my early teens, I am not new to the use of this medicine.

However, my attempts at cultivation over that time have been very ordinary Until the summer of 24/25. I grew, to me , a beauty. Not a 7 foot plant yielding a kilo or so of head but a beauty to my eye all the same.

I dried it, with help from here, then cured it in mason jars. Also with help from here.. over time I have taken each jar and vacuum packed useable amounts, which I believe is working OK. I would normally freeze them but I had no space.

So, I have a jar full that has been refrigerated for a long time. It works fine but seems a little dry. I need to seal it but should I add something first. A drop of bourbon or whisky? Or just do the job? There will end up being a dozen small packs so I can experiment a bit.

Thoughts appreciated

Regards,
JJ

 

[Bluey]

If you will be using what you have griwn within the next 2 to 3 y ears, if it is cured properly and 57 to 63%RH in the jars and can be maintained at a reasonably stable and low temp I wouldnt bother freezing it. It will last.

 

[Smallgrow]

I would agree with @Bluey , freezing can introduce some other problems. Especially if it’s in a normally used freezer , they are not that stable in temp or humidity
I think careful vac packing is probably a good idea as the enemy of storing bud is oxygen, light and heat. A cool temp like 18c (65f) or even a degree warmer is okay, a cold room or cool area is a bit lower than that is probably ideal
As for rehydration of weed a bit too dry.
In jars that drop below 62% (where I long term store) I will spritz the lid of the jar with a plant mister and close it up. If you do this every 2-3 days for a week or two I think you’ll find a small improvement. I would do this to raise humidity then pack it up for long term storage, just make sure you don’t go too wet and that you let it even out before you seal it up or you’ll risk mold. Mixing the buds around in the jar once or twice during this would be a good idea