Best method for long time cure / storage?

[The Stoned Jester]

Ok so say I want to try and save a bud of the hindu kush I just grew for about a year, what's the best method for this?

As hopefully I can smuggle it across to nimbin and enter it into next years competition

[crow]

I like a bit of forward planning jester

 

Dunno what the best method is though, will be interesting to hear peoples opinions on this one. 

[Ozzy420]

IMO best way is in glass, seal the jar with duct tape and put jar in a cool dark spot and forget about it for a wile.

 

The 2 long cures i have done where both done that way.

 

The longest cured bud was about 8 months was lsg for me, lsd crossed bubble gum.

 

The smell and taste was magic...

[Matanuska Thunder]

I use small jam jars for keeping singular (or a few small) buds, store in a dark place.

 

Can keep them indefinitely in those jars- but if the buds are not dried properly before going into storage, you'll have a mess on your hands

[Stix87]

Glass jar in a dark cool place will do the job I've had buds in jars for over 12 months before so nice .

[The Stoned Jester]

would it help to put a desiccant packet in there? 

[Matanuska Thunder]

would it help to put a desiccant packet in there? 

could possibly hurt it - by taking too much moisture out of the bud

moisture content needs to be low but not 0% ( not sure of the exact % for optimum storage)

 

a well-dried bud needs nothing but dark place and a well-sealed container

if you're paranoid about mould etc, check on the bud every few days...

[crow]

I will say that I stored some buds for over 4 years in a ziplock bag inside a glass vitamin jar [not airtight] in a dark cupboard.  When I eventually took up smoking again and had them they were bloody fantastic. 

 

Just saying... they're not going to degrade quickly as long as they're sensibly stored as per all the above.

[DailyTokin]

If your willing to spend some money, try the Boveda packs from Ozbongs.

[thejudgefudge]

vacuum sealed glass jars the way to go

http://ozfarmer.com/food-preserving/food-preserving-kits/vacuum-sealers-and-accessories/quality-hand-held-jar-vacuum-pump-include-food-saver-lid-hose-sealers-accessories

http://ozfarmer.com/food-preserving/ball-mason-australia--preserving-jars/ball-mason-preserving-jars

 

These are great for measuring humidity inside the jar to get the desired moisture. i think 60% is prefect 

http://www.amazon.com/Caliber-Digital-Hygromter-Western-Humidor/dp/B00JXOKQVW