@safeman , good point. I received a clone from another grower a couple yrs back and a month later I had to destroy it due to mold as well as removing parts from my other (homegrown) ladies that were also effected. Hindsight is that it was my own error for not isolating that girl from the others for a few weeks or perhaps longer.
rosin isnt shatter, but yah, I get trim (aka waste for many) and make gold from it myself
You can make shatter with a press, just smaller batches. I don't mess with that stuff that use co2 and shit on.rosin isnt shatter, but yah, I get trim (aka waste for many) and make gold from it myself
It is my understanding that what comes out of a press, is called rosin, and if you used solvents, it's called shatter, and the difference is mainly in the texture and finish of the end product. Both should be about as potent, tho it is said that rosin keeps the terpenes better.
Shatter or budder are just consistencies and rosin vs solventless rosin is what you're referring to as 'shatter'. Either one can test anywhere from 60%-90+%, solventless does keep terpine flavor better, but for terpenes you want budder, not shatter. When you would just press at aa lower temperature. Rosin made with co2 leaves behind less plant matter, but that doesn't increase potency. The end product can be further refined, but it's not cost effective for an individual.
Molds and Mildews are two different things though they are related. Mold spores are very hard to kill and can remain for years on surfaces or in the air until the right growing conditions. Mildew spores do not survive freezing temperatures so each spring it could be a true new season depending on the local climate.
