Cannabis Concentrates

Ohio caps extract possession at 15 grams. Here’s what that covers

Adults 21 and older in Ohio can possess up to 15 grams of extract, a limit that applies to concentrates and other extract-based products separately from the 2.5-ounce flower limit. Dispensary purchases are tracked against this limit at checkout, so a budtender will flag anything that would put you over it.

This limit is set under Issue 2, the adult-use measure Ohio voters approved in November 2023, with licensed sales beginning statewide in August 2024. It is a statewide rule that applies no matter which licensed dispensary a concentrate was purchased from.

Because concentrates are more processed and generally more potent by weight than flower, the lower gram limit reflects that difference in form, not a different set of rules for who can buy them.

Wax, shatter, live resin, rosin: what separates them

Wax and shatter differ mainly in texture and how the extraction is finished, wax being softer and more opaque, shatter harder and glass-like. Live resin is extracted from freshly frozen plant material rather than dried flower, aiming to preserve more of the plant’s original aroma. Rosin is made using heat and pressure rather than solvents.

All four are concentrates, but the extraction method and starting material behind each produces a different texture, and often a different aroma. Live resin in particular is prized by some shoppers for how closely it can preserve the smell and flavor of the source plant, since it skips the drying and curing step that other concentrates go through.

Rosin stands apart because it is made without chemical solvents, using heat and pressure to squeeze the resin out of the plant material directly. That distinction matters to shoppers who specifically look for solventless extraction.

How concentrates get made, and by whom

Concentrates sold at The Garden are extracted and processed by licensed Ohio processors, then tested by state-approved labs for contaminants and potency before they reach a dispensary shelf. That entire chain, from processor to lab to store, is overseen by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control.

The specific processor behind a given concentrate is usually noted in the product listing on the menu. Product availability shifts regularly since concentrates come from a range of Ohio-licensed processors rather than a single source.

Extraction method also affects price and texture more than most other variables. Solventless methods like rosin tend to require more starting material for the same yield, which is part of why they are often positioned differently from solvent-based extracts.

Dabbing, vaping, or topping a bowl: how people use concentrates

Concentrates can be used a few different ways: dabbed using a specialized rig, vaporized in a compatible device, or added on top of ground flower in a bowl or joint. Each method requires different equipment, and not every concentrate texture works with every method.

Dabbing typically requires a rig built for concentrates specifically, while some vape devices are designed to accept concentrate rather than pre-filled cartridges. Topping a bowl is the simplest entry point since it does not require any new hardware beyond what you already use for flower.

If you are new to concentrates, ask a budtender at either Garden location what method matches the specific texture you are looking at, since not every concentrate suits every setup.

Buying concentrates from Ohio processors at The Garden

Concentrate selection at The Garden rotates with what Ohio processors currently have available, so the live menu is the most accurate source before a visit. Both stores offer drive-thru pickup daily from 9AM to 11PM for shoppers who want a quick in-and-out.

Check current stock on the Camp Washington menu or the Sycamore Township menu. Both store lobbies are open daily 9AM to 10PM if you would rather browse in person.

Want a deeper breakdown of the category, including how live resin compares to distillate? Our concentrates guide covers it in more detail.

Keeping a concentrate fresh between sessions

Concentrates hold up best stored cool, sealed, and out of direct light, similar to flower but generally more sensitive to heat given their texture. A concentrate left somewhere warm can soften, separate, or become harder to work with, even if it is still perfectly usable.

Parchment paper or a dedicated silicone container are common ways to store a concentrate without it sticking to packaging, which becomes a bigger problem with softer textures like wax than with harder ones like shatter.

A car on a hot day is one of the more common ways a concentrate gets ruined between purchase and use, since dashboard-level heat can soften or melt a product that was fine when you left the store.

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