Seasoning a Humidor
The first and most important step for any wood humidor is to prepare it for ongoing maintenance, also known as seasoning the humidor.
Seasoning simply refers to the process of raising the moisture level in the wood equal to the humidity level you’ll be storing your cigars at. And to season a humidor properly the process must be gradual so the moisture in the wood is evenly distributed throughout and also so that the wood doesn’t acquire mold, a mustiness smell, or warp—as happens when following traditional seasoning methods of spraying, sponging or wiping the box down with water.
Why is seasoning so important?
Before placing any cigars in your humidor, the wood and cigars must be in harmony, otherwise they will steal moisture from each other until the two are in balance – causing your cigars to lose precious oils and sugars in the process, which limits their ability to improve with age.
Therefore, never place your cigars in your humidor until the humidor is properly seasoned. This is an essential step and it shouldn’t be taken lightly – neglecting it can ruin good cigars. If you’re unsure if the moisture in your box is equilibrated, then it’s a good idea to season it anyway just to make sure.
The reward of properly seasoning your humidor using two-way humidity control—and then maintaining it with two-way humidity control—is that you’ll be able to enjoy delicious smokes right out of your own private cigar aging vault.
Bóveda Seasoning Packets
Bóveda Seasoning Packets are the simplest, most effective and surefire way ever developed to season humidors. Guaranteed.
Bóveda Seasoning Packets have been specifically designed to raise the moisture level in the wood of your humidor to the humidity level you’ll be storing your cigars at. They do this the correct way—gradually, over a period of just ten days.