{"id":23353,"date":"2023-07-21T07:30:04","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T11:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=23353"},"modified":"2024-07-18T19:22:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T23:22:56","slug":"does-weed-go-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/does-weed-go-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does Weed Stay Good?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Does weed go bad? And if so, how can I prevent my cannabis from getting moldy and stale?<\/p>\n

Cannabis, like any plant or herb stored and used for consumption, has a shelf life. This means that cannabis can go bad, get moldy, and lose potency when stored improperly or simply from age.<\/p>\n

When cannabis is stored properly, it can last anywhere from six months to a year depending on your storage equipment and conditions. Whether you\u2019re concerned about your product losing potency<\/a> or the health risks of consuming moldy cannabis, learning how to store cannabis correctly is a good investment in your time. You\u2019ll be healthier in the long run and save money by maintaining your cannabis products\u2019 potency and freshness.<\/p>\n

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  1. How Long Does Cannabis Stay Good?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Can Cannabis Go Bad?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Best Ways to Store Cannabis for Freshness<\/a>\n
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    1. Flower<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Edibles<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. Concentrates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    4. Final Takeaway<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n


      \nHow Long Does Weed Stay Good?<\/b><\/h2>\n

      There are several factors that contribute to cannabis going bad. According to a 2011 study<\/a>, exposure to light (not direct sunlight) is the single most important factor in cannabinoid (e.g., THC) loss. Additionally, exposure to oxygen, temperature variations, and humidity contribute to cannabis losing potency or growing mold.<\/p>\n

      A study<\/a> conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in the late 1990s explored how the concentration of the cannabinoids CBN<\/a> and THC<\/a>\u2014the cannabinoid known for its psychoactive properties\u2014in dry cannabis samples act as an indicator of how long cannabis is stored. According to this study, cannabis plant matter (flower) loses THC potency at the average rate of:<\/p>\n