Oxygen absorbers in jars?

Sunbiz1

Sunbiz1

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Has anyone tried this, or currently doing so?.
O2 is certainly not a good thing for long term storage, so am considering adding these to the jars; along w/usual 62% RH packs I've been using for years.
I just happen to have lots of these O2 packs, as I store food long term as well...so whatcha all think?.
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Hook Daddy

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I know they are used for long term storage of dried foods, and have wondered if they would be beneficial or not. I never had any on hand so never tried. If you give them a go be sure to let us know how they work. Hopefully someone else will chime in that has tried them.
 
PopAndSonGrows

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Since they're used to store dried foods, and not flowers with a certain amount of moisture retained, I'd say it's overkill. I don't think it's oxygen that deteriorates weed so much as light, heat, and dryness.
 
curious2garden

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Sunbiz1 said:
Has anyone tried this, or currently doing so?.
O2 is certainly not a good thing for long term storage, so am considering adding these to the jars; along w/usual 62% RH packs I've been using for years.
I just happen to have lots of these O2 packs, as I store food long term as well...so whatcha all think?.
:peace:
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Oxygen is a catalyst. I'd definitely try it in 1 jar. I had a friend who was a pharmaceutical scientist (drug development). He used to top his distillate jars off with N removing all the O2. It preserved better, so sure I'd try that. Please update on what you find. I'm always curious
 
Sunbiz1

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curious2garden said:
Oxygen is a catalyst. I'd definitely try it in 1 jar. I had a friend who was a pharmaceutical scientist (drug development). He used to top his distillate jars off with N removing all the O2. It preserved better, so sure I'd try that. Please update on what you find. I'm always curious
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What I've noticed is loss of taste and smell over time, even when maintaining RH; keeping jars in dark areas/temps low.
Now if I never opened them, my guess is I wouldn't have the issue; but I do.
I can't see how removing oxygen could hurt, as it's similar to the old vacuum seal method.
I'm about to find out...will report back later,
:)
 
Sunbiz1

Sunbiz1

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Hook Daddy said:
I know they are used for long term storage of dried foods, and have wondered if they would be beneficial or not. I never had any on hand so never tried. If you give them a go be sure to let us know how they work. Hopefully someone else will chime in that has tried them.
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Nizza

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I think the info we need to know is how important is oxygen in the curing process for flower? Maybe once your cure is finished you could then leave an oxygen absorber pack in there, bleed some nitrogen in, and then vacuum it down to make it stay fresh
 
Sunbiz1

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Am digging around hard now, as I certainly do not wish to ruin 1/2 lb. of fresh bud.:mad:
Here's what seems some better info:
"Once the appropriate moisture content is achieved through drying, the buds are trimmed and placed into their airtight curing containers. Oxygen exposure should be limited at this point as oxygen can degrade the overall THC content if exposed for prolonged periods. Throughout the next few weeks, all of the moisture trapped deep within the buds will begin to disperse throughout and make its way to the outer regions. It is important to remove the lids periodically to help regulate the moisture and humidity build-up inside curing containers, allowing for slow, even drying to commence."
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Nizza

Nizza

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Sunbiz1 said:
Am digging around hard now, as I certainly do not wish to ruin 1/2 lb. of fresh bud.:mad:
Here's what seems some better info:
"Once the appropriate moisture content is achieved through drying, the buds are trimmed and placed into their airtight curing containers. Oxygen exposure should be limited at this point as oxygen can degrade the overall THC content if exposed for prolonged periods. Throughout the next few weeks, all of the moisture trapped deep within the buds will begin to disperse throughout and make its way to the outer regions. It is important to remove the lids periodically to help regulate the moisture and humidity build-up inside curing containers, allowing for slow, even drying to commence."
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On my most recent and best harvests I've ever had, I did a 60%humidity and about 65 degree Fahrenheit dry (wanted 60 deg F) and put them into grove bags after 2 weeks

It's been 6 months or so and the bud is still great, I really like the grove bags more than the glass Mason jars, what a game changer
 
Sunbiz

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curious2garden said:
Oxygen is a catalyst. I'd definitely try it in 1 jar. I had a friend who was a pharmaceutical scientist (drug development). He used to top his distillate jars off with N removing all the O2. It preserved better, so sure I'd try that. Please update on what you find. I'm always curious
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Yes, this is the same sunbiz, lost my login info; so new account.
I did a long term experiment with the O2 absorbers, that; along with a humidity packs/hygrometers seems the best method.
One note, O2 absorbers are intended for single use. Fortunately they are inexpensive, as
they must be replaced upon opening jars more than 2-3 times.
Use enough of them, and the jar becomes vacuum sealed though.:)
I also ordered, and used Grove bags; side by side with the same jarred flower.
These cannot be opened regularly, as their special liner only re-hydrates to a certain extent; which isn't all that much.
During winter months, or in dry environments; flower still dries out...to the point of trichomes falling off.
They are good for long term storage though, so long as the bags remain sealed.
Happy holidaze!:D
 
curious2garden

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Sunbiz said:
Yes, this is the same sunbiz, lost my login info; so new account.
I did a long term experiment with the O2 absorbers, that; along with a humidity packs/hygrometers seems the best method.
One note, O2 absorbers are intended for single use. Fortunately they are inexpensive, as
they must be replaced upon opening jars more than 2-3 times.
Use enough of them, and the jar becomes vacuum sealed though.:)
I also ordered, and used Grove bags; side by side with the same jarred flower.
These cannot be opened regularly, as their special liner only re-hydrates to a certain extent; which isn't all that much.
During winter months, or in dry environments; flower still dries out...to the point of trichomes falling off.
They are good for long term storage though, so long as the bags remain sealed.
Happy holidaze!:D
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Welcome back Sunbiz. Happy Holidaze to you too :D
 
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