How much do you pre-grind?

[nr-cole]

This could come off as a pretty noob question, but I've always wondered and never bothered to ask. I usually pick up a quarter ounce at a time and spend a month or two going through it. Would there be any disadvantages to just grinding the whole stash up at once and having it ground whenever I want it? Cheers

 

[hereatlast]

These threads may offer some relevant opinions:

Grind herb before storing?

Do you only grind the amount you want to use???

 

[SmokingElectricity]

I wouldn't grind up more than a gram at a time in your case. Then store it in a air tight container like either a space case stash disc or you can cop one of these stash jars from Kelly Products on ebay real cheap. Whatever you decide to keep your ground herb in, make sure it's air tight, out of the light and in a cool place.

 

[Nycdeisel]

The Space Case[SC] cylinder cases are also a great choice! not as compact as the disk though but that shouldnt be a problem if you dont need to travel or anything.

I dont recommend grinding more then a few days worth or so.

 

[weedemon]

gotta agree if you bust it all up now, by time you get to it at the end, it's gonna be dried out to the max and probably have lost most of it's smell.

I would not damage the buds until you are ready to consume them, but a lil left over for tomorrow is ok too

 

[smokum]

Try grinding up 1/2 or a 1/4 and see if it appeals to you......

There are so many opinions and supposed intellectual & scientific claims on methods and reasons, that all that really ends up mattering is what suits you and whether "you" are satisfied with your end results. Personal experimenting and trial & error tribulations are key in finding what works for you as an individual.

 

[djonkoman]

I used to only grind what I needed(ofcourse often with some leftovers)
but now, with another grinder that tajkes a lot longer for the fine grind I want and the pd wich only uses a little, I usually end up pregrinding a random amount often lasting me the night, but sometimes it lasts ,e 2 days and sometimes I have ti grind multiple times a night

 

[tdavie]

nr-cole. Here is why you probably would not want to pre grind more than the amount that you are going to use in the next day or so (I'll grind for 12 hours tops).

You grind you increase the surface area of the weed that is exposed to the atmosphere. Even if none of the 'sub surface' trichomes, resins or various terpenoid/cannabinoids are susceptible to oxidation, you're still risking partial evaporation/loss of some compounds/chemicals.

Nothing wrong with pregrinding though; and of course, only you know how much preground is too much preground. On a day to day basis I keep approx 1g preground. Others will vary.

Tom

 

[nr-cole]

nr-cole. Here is why you probably would not want to pre grind more than the amount that you are going to use in the next day or so (I'll grind for 12 hours tops).

You grind you increase the surface area of the weed that is exposed to the atmosphere. Even if none of the 'sub surface' trichomes, resins or various terpenoid/cannabinoids are susceptible to oxidation, you're still risking partial evaporation/loss of some compounds/chemicals.

Nothing wrong with pregrinding though; and of course, only you know how much preground is too much reground. On a day to day basis O keep approx 1g reground. Others will vary.

Tom

This is along the lines of what I suspected but wasn't sure of. Thanks everybody!

 

[biojuggernaut]

I dont grind my tree. Much the tech's will fall off if you do, thus you do not vaporizer it on your herb where you want it!

 

[elevation]

I only grind what i need for a single vape session.

My reasons :
- The Iolite needs a less fine ground than the MFLB.
- For me it adds to the ritual of getting medicated like rolling a joint used to be.

 

[Bouldorado]

I dont grind my tree. Much the tech's will fall off if you do, thus you do not vaporizer it on your herb where you want it!

autocorrect?

 

[Sour Deez]

Hes probably refering to the trichromes, or trichs for short. AKA the crystals

 

[poonman]

I dont grind my tree. Much the tech's will fall off if you do, thus you do not vaporizer it on your herb where you want it!

I'm very intrigued .
How do you prepare your herb for vaping if you don't prefer to grind ? Scissors ?
I was told you had to grind .

,NO2,VC

 

[tranceporter]

I dont grind my tree. Much the tech's will fall off if you do, thus you do not vaporizer it on your herb where you want it!

I'm very intrigued .
How do you prepare your herb for vaping if you don't prefer to grind ? Scissors ?
I was told you had to grind .

,NO2,VC

Yeah a scissors can get the bud fairly fine with some time. Grinding is necessary on most vapes and my EQ and NO2 both seem to work better with very fine grinds.


I vape anywhere from a from a .25 to half gram a day so i usually grind up what I think I'll vape for the day.

 

[poonman]

yeah , I only use scissors before for smoking to get all the "crystals/ trichs "
I now find myself opening my grinder to collect the stuff at the bottom and brushing out
the screen parts .

How do you like your EQ ?
My next buy is between the SSV and EQ . ( so far )

Thank you for your input .

,NO2,VC

 

[tranceporter]

Don't want to go too OT in this thread but I love it. In fact I haven't used my NO2 since I've had it. I was actually considering a DBV or SSV but I found a quick local deal so i snatched it.

 

[VaporNation]

I'm personally not a big fan of pre-grinding... I really enjoy the process right before consuming the herb. It really captures the freshest flavor and prevents it from over drying. Now that's at home, but if I'm on the go then pre-grinding saves a lot of unnecessary hassle.

 

[Egzoset]

Hi,

The sole idea of sticking a good deal of my precious trichromes in a grinder doesn't appeal to me.

By chance i've opted for...

...an HerbalAire!

No "Grinding", no "Stirring" - and it Will "reclaim" from the ABV of others.

 

[SD_haze]

My grinder (chromium crusher) does a much better grind when its filled up than with just a single nug, so I usually grind around 2g at once

I transfer the grinded weed to a glass container so I dont worry about loss of potency too much

 

[Vicki]

I grind up 2 grams at a time, and keep it in a stainless steel, airtight Space Case container. That amount will last me 2 weeks.

 

[Bodhi Diesel]

I grind up 2 grams at a time, and keep it in a stainless steel, airtight Space Case container. That amount will last me 2 weeks.

Two grams won't get me past noon... on a good day.

 

[Vicki]

I grind up 2 grams at a time, and keep it in a stainless steel, airtight Space Case container. That amount will last me 2 weeks.

Two grams won't get me past noon... on a good day.

Wow. I can't imagine consuming that much!

My Launch Box allows me to use very little, but still be very medicated.

 

[Bodhi Diesel]

I grind up 2 grams at a time, and keep it in a stainless steel, airtight Space Case container. That amount will last me 2 weeks.

Two grams won't get me past noon... on a good day.

Wow. I can't imagine consuming that much!

My Launch Box allows me to use very little, but still be very medicated.

My daily routine is not possible for most people.

I awake at 7:00am every morning, drink 1 cup of Yuban instant coffee, eat breakfast and take meds that keep my heart from exploding along with my assortment of vitamins and minerals. Around 8am I have my first vape session that involves about 1.5 grams in 6 whip loads, 2 hits per load.

Around 10-10:30am I do 3 dabs of oil, wax or silly putty.

About 12:30pm after eating lunch I usually do another vape session, this time only 3 whip loads or .75 gram.

Near 2:30pm another 2-3 dabs.

At EXACTLY 4:20pm... 3-5 whip loads. .75g-1.0g

Dinner about 6pm... 3-4 dabs around 7:30pm

9:30-10:00pm... 4-6 whip loads, 1.0g to 1.5g

Midnight... 2 or 3 dabs

If I happen to be away from home during the day and not able to use my portable, I'll take a dose of Kiva Chocolate or a few droppers full of tincture.

Yes, I stay medicated, but not necessarily all that high.

 

[Vicki]

Two grams won't get me past noon... on a good day.

Wow. I can't imagine consuming that much!

My Launch Box allows me to use very little, but still be very medicated.

My daily routine is not possible for most people.

I awake at 7:00am every morning, drink 1 cup of Yuban instant coffee, eat breakfast and take meds that keep my heart from exploding along with my assortment of vitamins and minerals. Around 8am I have my first vape session that involves about 1.5 grams in 6 whip loads, 2 hits per load.

Around 10-10:30am I do 3 dabs of oil, wax or silly putty.

About 12:30pm after eating lunch I usually do another vape session, this time only 3 whip loads or .75 gram.

Near 2:30pm another 2-3 dabs.

At EXACTLY 4:20pm... 3-5 whip loads. .75g-1.0g

Dinner about 6pm... 3-4 dabs around 7:30pm

9:30-10:00pm... 4-6 whip loads, 1.0g to 1.5g

Midnight... 2 or 3 dabs

If I happen to be away from home during the day and not able to use my portable, I'll take a dose of Kiva Chocolate or a few droppers full of tincture.

Yes, I stay medicated, but not necessarily all that high.

Do you need that much for pain, or do you just use that much due to tolerance? If it's tolerance, maybe you could take a break for a little while.