Quote Originally Posted by GrowGoddess
Something I would like to add that I am very confident in.

After making the RSO it is not truly ready. I have noticed that some batches are two weeks and others up to 8 weeks before the oil is fully decarbed. That means all the testing and such that I read about is pretty much BS. Without knowing the date the oil was made and when it was sent in for testing. The results are worthless to me. Any testing on the concentrates for THC is worthless to me unless the oil was at least 8 weeks old before being sent in for testing. I have noticed very big differences in the same batch of oil taken weeks apart.

My last batch took 6 weeks to show its full potency. Week 5 compared to week 6, there was at least a 100% increase in potency. Maybe this is because of the methods I use or the strains, I do not know for sure. What I do know, if I make oil again, I will allow it to cure for at least 8 weeks before use. Possibly sooner if I run out. Now that I know of this, I will make sure that I have at least an 8 week supply between batches.

Some of my other batches, they seemed to have peaked in about 2 weeks. The cleaner and higher quality of oil, it seems like it took more time to fully decarb and reach its highest potency.

Another thing I have noticed is that there have been a few times that I have had oil in storage for more than a year and I did not notice any loss of potency. It was stored in syringes which were sealed in a jar.


This brings up a very interesting point. Last year I took free rso from a 'collective' vendor, legitimately given thru the collective. Due to the quantity, I took the 3 pea sized doses and THAT was the dose that seemed to 'start' helping my issues. At that point, I stopped the rso and getting my ducks in a row to re-start, at proper dose.

What amuses me of the above statement is, the last time I spoke with the vendor that made the oil I preferred, He said, "I've been letting the oil 'dry out' until it is hard. My patients love it much better!" Which really does support your statement, GrowGoddess!

I inquired how long it takes until it is hard, and he said, "as long as it takes." Weeks or months.

Thank You GG for posting your results, just I have to come here to get this!


Another comment that same vendor/rso maker made was; "I use the Entire Plant!" I have to tell you, his rso was the absolute best. He also said he puts the plant in an 'olive press'---IDK anything about doing that, but he does grow and make plenty. :rasta: pr

he uses naptha instead of alcohol.