i have to say i think it cud. the bud in question was in a ziplock and was from an earler4 harvest, so it had sat for a while. i am not sure of the humidity that was in the area that it was stored in. i have come to the conclusion(thax to riu members) that it is best stored in air tight containers in a cool dry dark are and opened to breathe 2-3 times daily. its all about moisture with no where to go.