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Greetings, fellow cannabis enthusiasts!

I've had the pleasure of exploring a myriad of innovative products in the cannabis industry, but it's not every day that one encounters a game-changer. The traditional curing method we've all been accustomed to, known for its 'burping' method, is ripe for improvement, considering its limitations in efficiency and convenience.

Now, imagine a solution that redefines the curing process. That's where TerpLoc steps in. This game-changing product has piqued my interest due to its refined approach to cannabis preservation. TerpLoc isn't only user-friendly; it's also cost-effective considering the array of benefits it provides. Say goodbye to cumbersome curing routines; TerpLoc simplifies the journey towards an impeccable cannabis experience. And here's an offer for you: make any purchase from my shop, and I'll include two complimentary TerpLoc® bags customized with the Cannabis Growers Handbook design!

Let’s take a closer look at what makes TerpLoc a standout phenomenon.

Curing is a crucial phase, often misunderstood or neglected, yet it's what turns your cannabis from average to exceptional. This process evens out internal moisture and lets the terpene profile flourish.

In the past, and still for some, curing meant constantly tending to jars, 'burping' lids to facilitate gas and moisture exchange. This traditional method is fraught with risk: from microbe invasion to terpene loss, from trichome damage to the mere guesswork of maintaining an optimal gas balance without additional monitoring.

Enter Grove Bags. Designed for cannabis-specific needs, these bags consist of a composite of several high-threshold films that possess crucial permeability for creating a pristine, stable curing environment.

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Grove Bags actively balance gasses and moisture through the films, crafting the perfect mold-resistant space to preserve weight, texture, and potency. TerpLoc®, the material used in these bags, negates the necessity of 'burping,' streamlining the curing process by leveraging passive technology that avoids any complex add-ons.

Once your buds reach an ideal 10-12% moisture content post-drying, transition them to a Grove Bag to foster a controlled microclimate, achieving 58-62% relative humidity within. There's no need for 'burping,' protecting your trichomes and utilizing the bag's anti-static nature to ensure they remain intact. Leave about a quarter of the bag as ‘headspace’ to support this internal atmosphere.

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For optimal protection, TerpLoc® shields against UV light, yet storing your curing bag in a cool, dark space at around 60°F and 60% humidity is still wise. To cure, tightly seal the bag. Within two weeks, you'll have successfully cured buds ready for consumption. While this can be considered complete, extending the cure will significantly enhance the end result.

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At the eight-week threshold, the CO2 levels inside the bag will have risen, minimizing oxygen, stabilizing moisture, reducing excess chlorophyll, and allowing the terpene profile to reach its zenith.

Going beyond eight weeks takes your cannabis into the realm of aging, akin to a fine wine, potentially transforming the profile of your cannabis. Grove Bags cater to this with an environment hostile to mold. Those less patient can simply move their final product to a stash bag for personal use and reuse the curing bag for subsequent harvests.

We all recognized that the burping jar method wasn't optimal, but we lacked the right tools tailored to the specific needs of cannabis. That's no longer the case. The best part? Grove Bags cater to any grower, whether you cultivate vast fields or just a couple of plants in a tent. They're a sophisticated answer to a complex process — a true sign of innovation.
 
#3
Are the bags good for long term storage??? I'm hearing that the bags are great for curing but long term storage is not recommended??? Can u please clarify?
 
#4
After using these bags to cure. Stored in a blackout cabinet at 66-70 degrees, they go great for 3 months before the buds start to dry and harden. It is comparable to how when you pull out your 61% RH static jar and remove some to smoke, the buds dry and harden within a couple days of being out of the control jar. That is the consistency of the buds in the grove bag after 3 months of storage, as if the buds were sitting out in a baggie for a couple days from proper RH jars. It is primed and ready to smoke right out of the grove bag, but the buds don’t regulate the RH as well and you see a very slow drop in RH within the bag as time goes on. Mason jars with packets perform better for Long storage. I end up putting my buds from the bag into the jar anyways and I have grove bags laying around. I use the small grove bags for holding my personal but I find baby food jars work even better to keep freshness.

I like these bags but unless I access that bag within a couple months and swap it to a jar to pick out of for the month, once the bag is opened and seal broken, you have to use a jar anyways or they dry out super fast from tapping into it throughout the weeks, once you break the heat seal.

The grove bag weed is always more dry, crisp and ready to crumble and smoke at any stage, even when completely sealed and untapped. The controlled burped jar weed always comes out and has a longer life of quality after removal from the jar than that of the grove bags. Which, seems to be only a day of being out in a zip lock bag that the grove bag weed is already flaking and dry when loading or rolling up.

I have to use jars in conjunction anyways is the consensus. Or I lose my weeds ability to stay fresh for longer. I always feel more compelled to use the grove bag weed first and to use more but smaller grove bags because it does dry out fast once you break the initial seal and should be used sooner. I would be anxious to let a pound cure for extended periods in a grove bag.
 
#5
With the bags heat sealed, i have had them cure for a year. The bud was fantastic. Once the heat seal is broken though, i transfer the bud to jars. The 4oz bags are my preferred size to use. I have several bags on their 3rd use, with no issues.
 
#7
Mylar is impermeable, meaning it's a great barrier against gasses and odors

My understanding is these "terp bags" are just mylar and plastic. And mylar does not allow moisture to escape.

I'm going to have to see some data on the permeability of these "films" to believe these claims. 👍

That being said, the dispensary I go to now puts all their buds in terp bags. They used to jar it, now they don't bother. They just hand you the bag with 50-100g of weed and let you sniff. 😋
 
#8
And I'm going to say the *most* important part of harvesting is not letting your freshly harvested weed dry out too fast.
Or too long before you trim and put into these terp bags.

I harvested 20 plants at once and me and a friend were overwhelmed. Most of it was overly dry by the time we trimmed and jarred it up.

In fact, I still have several ounces of Durban and others from my harvest 3 years ago that I need to turn into pre-cured hash, it's not worth smoking at this point. 😋
 
#10
I found these on line and now use them for all curing. I normally leave buds curing in them for about 2 or 3 months. I grow so many different strains all the time I never have tons of one kind. It normally goes so fast that I don't have to worry about then putting it into a jar. The times I do I will transfer from bag to jar and seal with wax. That can really help if you want to keep weed for a long time or it has for me. I love the bags and most people I have turned on to them also love them. I think the membrane is alot like the same type of material we used to use in silk screening t-shirts. We had a frame and a material we could cut top layer of and peal off. Then when you ran paint over the screen with squgee it would be pushed through only the parts with top layer removed. Thus leaving your shirt with whatever logo you had cut out. The breathable parts of the Grove bags seem like same type of material. Just a guess have a great day
Citrus7144
 
#11
I've been debating trying these. I've been curing with mason jars but I don't know if I'm curing the right way. After dried and trimmed I put in the jar with a bovida pack.

I'm just not sure how much to burp or for how long. It stays at 62% rh using the packs. Thought maybe the grove bags would be easier.
 
#13
So these have all been curing in Grove bags for about 3 weeks the first is Rainbow Belts the second is one of mine and all my friends new Favorites Apples and Bananas x TGC. Such an amazing smoke it really has it all looks taste and potency.The last but for sure not the least is Snow Drift this is probably one of the best strains I have ever worked with as it is a 100% money maker. It grows strong and does not need constant looking after, she also yields really well. Then it then has looks taste and smells wonderful plus the high is strong yet really balanced.It won't put you to sleep nor will it make your brain run and run when you want to sleep. All of these are from Tenguseed if your looking to get. Have a great day all.
Citrus
 

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LetItGrowFarAndWide said:
And I'm going to say the *most* important part of harvesting is not letting your freshly harvested weed dry out too fast.
Or too long before you trim and put into these terp bags.

I harvested 20 plants at once and me and a friend were overwhelmed. Most of it was overly dry by the time we trimmed and jarred it up.

In fact, I still have several ounces of Durban and others from my harvest 3 years ago that I need to turn into pre-cured hash, it's not worth smoking at this point. 😋
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Where you get your Durban from and how's the smoke?
 
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LetItGrowFarAndWide said:
And I'm going to say the *most* important part of harvesting is not letting your freshly harvested weed dry out too fast.
Or too long before you trim and put into these terp bags.

I harvested 20 plants at once and me and a friend were overwhelmed. Most of it was overly dry by the time we trimmed and jarred it up.

In fact, I still have several ounces of Durban and others from my harvest 3 years ago that I need to turn into pre-cured hash, it's not worth smoking at this point. 😋
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I have cured Blueberry Muffins #4 harvested October 1st, 2021, and just found a QP of it under my bed last week. It smokes really well. The color is darker, but the nose is good and sweet still, it held on to that blueberry smell very well. The moisture content is about 12%, it grinds very well and rolls amazingly. I off-gas my flower way longer than a lot of people, to the point that the CO2 levels flatline at ambient. But it makes for better long-term storage. We pulled some bins at work the other day at work that were 2 years old and it's still great smoke.
If you don't want your weed to dry out too much before trimming it, add humidifiers to your dry and cure rooms and play the dehum and humidifiers against one another.
 
#18
Update for everyone: i am curing my harvest in a grove bag and its going great! Holds humidity very well and so far no signs of mold :) and i did not heat seal the bag, so that doesnt seem to be a make it or break it step to follow
 
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mstrpkl said:
Update for everyone: i am curing my harvest in a grove bag and its going great! Holds humidity very well and so far no signs of mold :) and i did not heat seal the bag, so that doesnt seem to be a make it or break it step to follow
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Been using them for about 1 year now, won't ever use a jar again.
I have bud that has been in some of the bags for almost a year and still at 61% humidity.

Have reused bags with no issues as well!
I've never heat sealed them.

They sell vacuum rolls now, cut to whatever size you want!
 
#20
FYI I’ve used the 1/4 lb bags for the last 4 years and not sure if it’s because I accidentally ordered the window version instead of opaque this year, but there seems to be a lot more material above the zipper - which makes it a lot harder to get a solid zip seal. I’ve had to put the bag on a hard surface in order to get the zipper to seal. I also had 1 of the zippers come loose from the bag (and I’m wise to needing to hold the zipper against the sides when opening). Only opened the bag 5-6 times 🤷🏼‍♂️ (when I couldn’t find the cheap little hydrometer through the window 😄.) When the zipper detaches it’s almost imperceptible, but can create a small air gap. So just a heads up to double check that the zipper is nice and secure if you’re not sealing. (I order new bags every year, so not an old bag issue.)
 
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