Growing medical cannabis

I place the trimmed flowers into a hanging drying rack with fans for ventilation. Drying time varies from 5 to 8 days depending on relative humidity and strain. These racks are a handy item, they fold up into the size of a frisbee when I am not using them.

After the tops are dry I put them in sealed glass jars and store in a cool dark area. The flowers should be dry but not brittle when placed in the jars. They need some moisture to properly cure but will mold if too moist. After 10 days to a month, depending on the strain, the herb will cure and produce a smoother more flavorful smoke. The effectiveness of this varies with each strain.

After the flowers have been cured I place them in vacuum sealed bags and store in the dark. For really long term storage, as in years, I will keep them in a light blocking bag in the freezer.

In order to maintain the potency of my flowers I use these canvas bags which do a good job of blocking the light. I can access each strain quickly without exposing any of the other strains to the light. They also have a couple of side pockets that are handy for separating the trim from the flowers.

I have been using these 1/2 cup Ball jars to store my daily smoke. The wide opening gives easy access to the flower and I like their looks.

Infusions in olive oil, butter or other medium have a longer effect and is a more intense experience. The process helps concentrate the THC and when refrigerated it will keep for about 6 months. This works well for indica leaning strains like Lemon Kush and Gorilla Glue #4. The Jack Herer and other sativas I have tried so far seem to lose the essence of these strains.