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These plant compounds, abundant in frosty trichomes, unlock pungent aromas, full-bodied flavors, and the effects that make the best strains pop.<\/p>\n<p>Growers everywhere are chasing the stickiest product. But while it\u2019s one thing to <em>grow<\/em> some great herb, it\u2019s another to preserve your hard work and keep those critical terpenes locked in after harvest. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/learn\/growing\/harvesting-marijuana\/drying-curing-cannabis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">drying and curing<\/a> process, when done right, reduces some moisture while preserving all that good stuff. Once terpenes are gone, they\u2019re gone forever, so how do you store your crop without losing its punch?<\/p>\n<p>The key is getting the humidity just right. Not enough humidity leads to drying out <em>too <\/em>much and damaging those precious trichomes\u2014but crank it too high and you risk mold growth. If you have a harvest coming up, it\u2019s important to choose your humidity controls carefully so you can strike that balance and get reliable results every time. Getting this step just right simplifies the drying, curing, and storing parts of the process to ensure all the hard work that went into cultivating that trichome-rich herb isn\u2019t lost in the last quarter mile before lighting it up.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"terpene shield\" class=\"wp-image-185957 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of Boveda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bovedainc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Boveda<\/a> has been in the humidity control business for 25 years and has distilled the curing environment into one simple package\u2014literally. Here\u2019s why and how to set your weed up for success with effortless two-way humidity control. It only takes a second.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-why-terpenes-matter\">Why terpenes matter<\/h2>\n<p>When you grind up weed from a freshly bought package, what signals quality to you? One of the first things on the list is probably smell, and there\u2019s a reason for that. It comes down to the role terpenes play in the quality of cannabis.<\/p>\n<p>The effects from your favorite strain don\u2019t just come from potency. THC works with a bunch of plant compounds to deliver your specific high\u2014and likely not just other cannabinoids like CBD. Cannabis researchers like Dr. Ethan Russo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/cannabis-101\/terpenes-the-flavors-of-cannabis-aromatherapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">suggest<\/a> that terpenes, organic compounds that give cannabis distinct smells &amp; tastes, also contribute effects that are greater than the sum of their parts when consumed together with other compounds. This phenomenon is called the \u201centourage effect.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt class=\"wp-image-185950 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of Boveda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While terpenes are found in most plants, they\u2019re especially concentrated and varied in cannabis. One strain might have an in-your-face, hops-like scent, while another might make you feel like you\u2019re surrounded by pine trees.<\/p>\n<p>Terpenes are a pivotal element of your cannabis crop\u2014they\u2019re not just quality indicators, but game-changers. The proof of this is present at the highest levels of cannabis consideration where strains are taking home prizes for terpene content and major competitions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/strains-products\/emerald-cup-2021-winners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Emerald Cup<\/a> are pivoting towards categorizing strains by their dominant terpene.<\/p>\n<h2>Curing is the real MVP<\/h2>\n<p>After your cannabis comes off the drying rack, the next step is putting it into a container for curing. This is where the magic happens. Like aging a fine wine, a great cannabis cure not only locks in the best parts but enhances them. A bad curing environment, on the other hand, can lead to flavorless or even moldy bud.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt class=\"wp-image-185952 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of Boveda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Maintaining a relative humidity between 58 and 62 percent inside the container is the sweet spot for quality herb. It\u2019s daunting to keep fiddling with your curing containers when curing can take anywhere from two weeks to a month or more. Once terpenes evaporate, they\u2019re gone for good\u2014so it\u2019s typically essential to regularly check humidity levels with a digital hygrometer and to burp (briefly open up) your containers consistently to release moisture and replenish oxygen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This all adds up to a precarious balancing act when you\u2019re trying to nail just the right amount of moisture to preserve those precious terps you worked hard all season long to produce. Boveda\u2019s patented two-way humidity-control packs remove all that guesswork and fussing. Your ace in the hole for the curing process, these packs might seem like a magic solution to curing woes, but it\u2019s science driving their success.<\/p>\n<h2>Boveda saves the terps<\/h2>\n<p>Boveda\u2019s trademark humidity-control packs have been used by musicians, cigar aficionados, and cannabis farmers alike for 25 years\u2014and their tried-and-true <a href=\"https:\/\/bovedainc.com\/cannabis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Original Terpene Shield<\/a> line is renowned by growers perfecting their product and stoners preserving their stashes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"terpene shield\" class=\"wp-image-185954 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of Boveda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Specifically developed for cannabis storage, Boveda\u2019s terpene shield comes in 58 and 62 percent relative humidity. There\u2019s a size for every scale, from a couple of pre-rolls to up to five pounds of product at a time. Including Boveda\u2019s terpene shield in your curing containers means you\u2019ll never over-dry or over-humidify.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no other solution that allows the same degree of precision in your humidity control or that allows your crop to reach ideal humidity levels with the same speed &amp; accuracy, including chemical-based solutions that use glycerin or silica to help regulate humidity levels.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"terpene shield\" class=\"wp-image-185963 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of Boveda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One Boveda pack should be able to protect your product for the whole curing process, but if it starts to get hard spots, swap it out for another one. You can breathe easy knowing all those trichomes are protected by a monolayer shield of purified water\u2014literally shielded from having moisture drawn out into the headspace, causing terpenes to evaporate\u2014regulated to perfection for the best quality out of your bud.<\/p>\n<p>The small bit of extra care taken in adding Boveda\u2019s terpene shield to your curing containers is simple, but makes a world of difference in your harvest. Putting a Boveda pack in your final packaging can help keep up quality on dispensary shelves, too. So, if you\u2019re shopping at the dispensary, look out for products with the trusted Boveda terpene shield badge of quality &amp; protection for the best quality bud.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, nobody\u2019s perfect. While you\u2019ll never get lost terpenes back, adding a Boveda pack can also help perk up some sad-looking weed.<\/p>\n<p>Never settle for a subpar crop. You earned all that frosty dankness, now keep it safe with a trusted friend in Boveda\u2019s terpene shield.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt class=\"wp-image-185959 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-5.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-5.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-5.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes-5.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of Boveda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div id=\"author-box\" class=\"p-lg my-xxl bg-white rounded border border-light-grey elevation-low\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/it-only-takes-a-second-to-lock-in-your-crops-terpenes.png\" alt=\"Boveda Logo\" class=\"lazyload inline-block mr-md rounded-full border border-light-grey\"> <\/div>\n<div class=\"leafly-sailthru-signup p-lg my-xl bg-white rounded elevation-low border border-light-grey\">\n<p class=\"text-xs pt-lg\">By submitting this form, you will be subscribed to news and promotional emails from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\">Leafly<\/a> and you agree to Leafly&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/tos\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. 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