Why Humidity is Critical For Hemp Storage

Although lucrative, cannabidiol (CBD)-rich hemp is a labor-intensive crop. Even after the plant is harvested, it needs to be handled delicately and stored at a precise relative humidity (RH) to prevent mold growth and degradation. When it comes to moisture management, any mistake along the supply chain can cost a grower a season’s worth of work. Forgoing humidity control, for example, exposes stored hemp to humidity fluctuations that can reduce the value of a harvest. To get top dollar for top flower, hemp producers cure, store and transport hemp bud at an RH level of 58 percent to 62 percent. Cultivators and processors use portable humidity packs to automatically manage moisture in hemp stored in bins, totes and bags.

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