Cannabis cultivation requires a lot of light, but once it’s been harvested everything changes. Light exposure is one of the greatest causes of cannabinoid loss in stored cannabis. Let’s look at some of the ways light impacts cannabis storage.
Light is Radiation
Light is energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation, and ration degrades organic compounds.
Radiation Degrades Organics
The organic compounds in harvested cannabis absorb the energy from the lights. This energy may directly alter the chemical structure, causing degradation
THC degrades to CBN
The key active compound in cannabis, Δ 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), naturally degrades to cannabinol (CBN) over time. The energy from light exposure speeds up this process causes the cannabis to degrade faster. Better storage results in more THC.
Protection is Key
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