large harvest, where to get jars?

[greenthumbdub]

getting ready to have a nice harvest and dont want to have a million wide mouth qt jars laying around

does anyone know a good place for decent cheap 1gallon jars? other than walmart where else sells canning supplies?

 

[tr1ck_]

I know the large craft stores usually have all sorts of huge jars

 

[thinkin]

ever think about using a 9x13 baking pan that has a lid?

used and approved.

spread out, easy for inspecting, stackable..

(fits nicely in freezer!)

 

[Calimed]

Ikea has lots of glass jars.

 

[CC_2U]

getting ready to have a nice harvest and dont want to have a million wide mouth qt jars laying around

does anyone know a good place for decent cheap 1gallon jars? other than walmart where else sells canning supplies?

Mason jars come in 1/2 gallon units. They're about $10.00 for 6 jars.

Ace Hardware carries them and if your local store does not have them you can go to their web site and order them and they'll be delivered to your store with no S & H charges added.

Walmart will also carry these at certain times of the year and this probably isn't one of them right now.

CC_2U

 

[TruthOrLie]

get a giant carboy for brewing beer so when you're done curing you could make some drank

 

[simon]

Walmart sells 1gal glass jars with screw-on lids and (very) wide mouths.

If you feel like ordering something, or if you don't have a Walmart near you, these are can be cost-effective:

http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=236

Simon

 

[strawbrrygirl]

Plastic is your freind! Tupperware type containers! Glass looks nice but it breaks and its loud and not to mention heavy. Use your inner McGyver!

 

[BPJR]

getting ready to have a nice harvest and dont want to have a million wide mouth qt jars laying around

does anyone know a good place for decent cheap 1gallon jars? other than walmart where else sells canning supplies?

I have been using these Italian Fido 5 liter (165 fluid ounce) glass jars. I think they are great for this application. They are big enough to hold multiple ounces and you can get your hand in through the mouth. They are about $12 online and $20 in a specialty cooking store. I really like them for curing.

(You cant really get a sense of just how large these are from the photo btw.... They hold over a qp)

 

[praisehim.]

tubberware. better than glass....overall.

 

[Señor Chang]

Nice price on those gallon jars Simon!
I was going to suggest frequenting a busy bar.
Olives come in those same 1 gallon jars.
Granted the lids have no rubber seal, but work fine in my opinion.
Have to give a soapy wash to get rid of that brine smell, but they can be free or for trade.
I mean, you are going to be transacting with a bartender...

 

[sneakinman13]

target has BIG jars. ive got jars from them that i could fit 1 lb of dry product inside.

i like vacume sealing now tho however, keeps the buds fresher,smellier IMO

good luck!

 

[CityKnightz]

Ikea

 

[Guest 168361]

i would just use turkey bags...wayy easier than opening all those jars and it still cures up perfect....also saves a lot of money in the long run

 

[Hammerhead]

I keep 1/4 lb out in jars the rest gets Vacuumed sealed and stored. As I need more I just take out another 1/4lb

 

[greenthumbdub]

so as soon as your buds are dry you vac seal them?

 

[Hammerhead]

yes after the cure is done 55-60% RH.

 

[greenthumbdub]

yes after the cure is done 55-60% RH.

well that doesnt replace jars really then does it lol... to cure still gonna need some kind of container

thanks for all the responses everyone, im hoping ace hardware does me some good

 

[Hammerhead]

most dont use jars for a 10lb harvest even a 5 lb. Jars are only used for personal use.You can use a bag to cure in most dont like to.Dont handle the buds often if there in a bag you will be fine. Bags have been used for much longer then jars. If I need long term storage I will vacuum seal my extra lbs until needed. If its in a bag or jar when it gets to 55% I seal it up.

 

[greenthumbdub]

most dont use jars for a 10lb harvest even a 5 lb. Jars are only used for personal use.You can use a bag to cure in most dont like to.Dont handle the buds often if there in a bag you will be fine. Bags have been used for much longer then jars. If I need long term storage I will vacuum seal my extra lbs until needed. If its in a bag or jar when it gets to 55% I seal it up.

thanks hammer, thats the info i needed. seems like the bags are what i will probably use... not only alot cheaper but no glass to break either, makes sense