Grove Bags Terp Loc

TerpLoc® Technology

Grove Bags TerpLoc® product line is the evolution in packaging the cannabis industry has been waiting for. Designed around the plant's physiological properties, it utilizes a blend of several film elements to create the optimal cannabis climate inside every package.

Oxygen & Humidity Elements

These two TerpLoc® elements work in unison to diffuse oxygen, slowing down the respiration process and allowing excess water vapor to be diffused to prevent mold growth and preserve product potency.

Durability & Odor Elements

These two TerpLoc® elements work in conjunction to guarantee maximum puncture resistance during packaging & transport, ensuring the potent smell of product is contained within the packaging.

UV Element

This TerpLoc® element provides premium protection from harmful UV rays that continuously cause THC to degrade to CBN, decreasing the potency of packaged cannabis.

Anti-Static Element

This TerpLoc® element creates a neutral charge down the packaging sidewall to prevent the trichomes, that contain a significant amount of terpenes, from being stripped off product.

Terpene Preservation

Terpenes are essential for preserving cannabis synergy

Terpenes, the organic compounds responsible for the taste, smell, and therapeutic properties of cannabis, are essential for maintaining cannabis synergy and are the main factor that influences the different plant profiles. Grove Bags create and maintain the perfect cannabis climate to minimize evaporation and oxidation, ensuring maximum retention of terpenes and preservation of the benefits of cannabis synergy.

Mold Prevention

Simply put, mold destroys cannabis and profits

Mold can occur early on in the curing process when cannabis is not properly dried and stored. All Grove Bags have active humidity control, allowing moisture to continually flow in and out of the bags to keep levels balanced. This not only keeps your cannabis fresher for longer but also allows product to be placed in our bags sooner than our competitors.

Weight Retention

Weight is directly related to the moisture content

Moisture loss is a consistent problem across legal cannabis markets degrading both your product and your cash flow. The more weight your product loses while in storage, the more your profits are negatively impacted at sale. With the current industry at about 0.1g representing $1 of revenue, every gram is crucial, making investment in the best bags the make or break difference for your bottom line. TerpLoc® sealing technology ensures both moisture and profit stop evaporating from your packaging.

CANNABIS SYNERGY

AND HOW TO PRESERVE IT

Cannabis Synergy, known as the “entourage effect”, is the concept that the medicinal impact of the whole plant is greater than the sum of its parts. Terpenes play a major role in cannabis synergy, and are the main factor that influences the Indica vs. Sativa plant profiles. They have antimicrobial properties, anticarcinogenic properties, and can influence the permeability of the cell membrane allowing for the absorption of more cannabinoids. Grove Bags are designed for low oxygen levels and combine active humidity control with antistatic properties to limit the oxidation and evaporation of terpenes and cannabinoids.

How do I get the best results from my Grove Bags?

The biggest factor for getting the most out of your Grove Bag is to make sure your cannabis is properly dry and the inner moisture is both released and regulated. If you think the cannabis is too wet still burp it in the bag for 3-4 days. Once your cannabis is dry heat seal the bag and store it in a cool dark room for best results. There is no need to purchase a 2-way humidity packet or oxygen scrubber.

Are your bags odor proof?

Yes, all Grove Bags films have high barrier properties that provide superior discretion, keeping you compliant at all times.

When should you use a Grove Bag?

We recommend using our bags for curing to the point of consumption. TerpLoc® bags don’t need to be burped during the cure. Pressure will build up in the head space of the bag.

Our bags will also increase the shelf life of your cannabis. We have had some customers experiment with intentionally longer curing periods inside our bags.

How to Cure Cannabis the TerpLoc® Way.

Wherever cannabis is grown, growers across the cannabis markets both old & new have come to find that a quality pull down can be destroyed if the post-harvest process is rushed; especially the curing portion of the process.

Quality genetics deserve a proper dry & cure process that develops the full terpene profile of the strain and ensures a grower’s hard work is translated to the end consumer to enjoy.  A key way to do just that is by taking the correct steps to ensure you rock a consistent & quality cure EVERY time.

First things first, the DRY!

Most seasoned cultivators recommend a 10-14 day dry (10 days for looser buds and 14 for larger/dense buds) The dry room should be 60 degrees Fahrenheit and 60% relative humidity with even air circulation WITHOUT having direct airflow on drying buds or towards a wall. With a slower dry, the cannabis flower will retain a larger & wider terpene profile, preserving the strain-specific aromas & medicinal benefits of the cannabis that’d be lost in a rushed dry.

After the hang or tray dry, buck the buds to get them ready for CURE.

BEFORE We Get To Curing Cannabis; WHY Is Curing Important?

Across the cultivation spectrum, the cure is one of the most overlooked aspects of growing quality cannabis. Curing is the chemical process that breaks down chlorophyll and magnesium in cannabis buds which directly develops the flower’s smoke quality, flavor, and potency. 

The taste of uncured buds has been described as “fresh-cut grass” whereas properly cured cannabis will contain specific flavors and medicinal benefits associated with the strain’s terpene profile. Curing your flower properly is hands down the BEST way to create a medicinal-grade cannabis

Curing Cannabis BURP FREE with TerpLoc®

TRADITIONALLY, curing had involved placing buds in bulky glass mason jars or trichome leeching turkey bags and physically burping (ie. opening the jars & turkey bags) to release the excess moisture inside. This manual process is typically done 2 to 4 times per day during the 2 week curing process to lower the risk of the colas developing mold or other microbes during cure.

A  MUCH more modern & efficient method of achieving an optimal cannabis cure with minimal labor is to leverage packaging solutions that remove the hands-on part of the process to streamline the cure.

TerpLoc® packaging like the TerpLoc® Wickets & TerpLoc® pouches target specific gas and water vapor permeability properties, outgassing all excess oxygen to reduce oxidation while curing & also removing the need to burp product by hand saving you time & saving your buds from a lot of friction.

How long does it take to cure cannabis in TerpLoc®?

There is a wide range of understanding for the definition of “cured” cannabis. Curing in TerpLoc® can be as quick as a couple of weeks or as long as half a year, this will depend on your preference. The minimum duration we’ve seen to be viable is about 3 weeks, but if you are able to cure for 6 weeks, the amount of flavor and terpenoids will most likely increase dramatically.

We prefer long extended cures, as research has shown there is a “terpene polymerization” process that occurs during these long cures similar to that of “wine aging”. These are distinct and rare flavors that separate the average potent flower from the extraordinary, the memorable ones, creating intense terpene entourage effects that one can only be described by interjections and not adjectives. Wow. Whoa. Ooh!!

Curing with TerpLoc® MAJOR KEYS

Invest in a Moisture Meter:  For an accurate moisture read during the dry process, stick the stainless steel pins into the flower stem.

Keep an eye on Water Activity Levels: For an optimal TerpLoc® cure, cannabis should be dried to at least a .45 water activity level.

Patience is a virtue: Akin to good wine, the taste of weed improves with age. The longer you cure your buds, the better.

Why Burp-Free TerpLoc® is BETTER

One of the questions that we often receive is how the terpene content consistently remains higher for flower stored in TerpLoc® products. This is due to the fact that the TerpLoc® film has been fine-tuned to create the perfect microclimate for cannabis preservation. Terpene molecules will degrade with either too much or too little moisture, so the perfect preservation climate requires a relative humidity level between 58-62%. Traditionally this was achieved by manually burping each package at the beginning of the curing phase until ideal moisture levels were met. Burping flushes out the headspace to get rid of excess water vapor and anything out-gassing from the plant. With TerpLoc® products, all unwanted water vapor and gasses are diffused through the layers of the package removing the need to burp. This will drastically cut down on labor costs and provide more consistency throughout the product by eliminating human error.