Indoor marijuana growing

Propagation of cannabis by cuttings

Marijuana or Cannabis Sativa is a perfect species for asexual propagation (i.e. propagation via cuttings). To clone your favorite cannabis plant you need the following basic material:

• A small propagator (heated, if possible)
• Sterilized scissors for cloning, properly sharpened (shaving razors or surgical knives/scalpels can also be used)
• Rooting hormones, like ClonFix or Clonex
• Substrate for the cuttings (jiffy peat moss pellets, rock wool, soil...)
• A small source of white/blue light (fluorescent type, LED...)
• And, of course, a mother plant from which you will take the cuttings

The temperature must be between 18°C and 22°C and the relative humidity must be above 90% for the cuttings to root, what can be easily achieved if heated mini-greenhouses are used.

Read more

Growing cannabis indoors has become an increasingly popular practice, and the use of LED lamps has revolutionized the way many growers carry out their projects. However, if you are thinking about an early retirement for your HPS equipment and take the leap to this type of lighting, or have already done so, it is important that you know the most common mistakes that can affect the performance of your crop.

There are a number of factors that you should take into account when using this type of grow lamps, small details that may not seem important to you but that will make the difference between a successful harvest and a disappointing one. Today we invite you to discover them and get the most out of your brand new LED panel. Let's go!

Read more

How to grow marijuana indoors in a growing tent

In this article we're going to explain some basics about indoor cannabis cultivation in grow tents, one of the most popular options among those who just want to grow some pot at home for their personal use. Being highly versatile thanks to the wide range of available dimensions, you only need to keep several factors in mind to successfully harvest your own buds.

Read more

Growing cannabis is a fascinating process that encompasses several stages, each with specific characteristics and care. Among these, the vegetative phase or growth stage stands out as an essential period in which the plant builds the foundations for abundant and healthy flowering. It is in this phase that cannabis develops its main structure, grows in size, strengthens its root system, and accumulates the energy necessary to produce the dense and resinous flowers that we like so much.

Throughout the history of cannabis cultivation, indoor and outdoor, growers have perfected their techniques to maximize the potential of plants during this stage. The goal is always the same: to obtain strong, healthy plants ready to give their all during the flowering stage, thus maximizing the quality and quantity of the buds obtained at harvest. From fertilizers to the hours of light needed, today we tell you all the secrets about this crucial phase so that you can prepare your plants to give their best.

Read more

As most of you already know, cannabis resin is in fact an accumulation of trichomes secreted by the plant, which contains the highly regarded cannabinoids and terpenes that give marijuana its particular and unique aromas, flavours and effects. Coinciding with the steady increase in popularity of extractions and concentrates in recent years, the resin production of a particular strain or plant is a trait that is becoming more valued by growers and extracts producers who refuse to invest time and effort in the cultivation of plants with a small amount of trichomes.

https://www.alchimiaweb.com/blogen/harvest-marijuana-plants-trichome-ripeness/

Of course, this interesting trait has a lot to do with the plant's genetics. Parental crosses that produce a big amount of resin have a much higher probability that their offspring also stand out in this department, so more and more breeders are now using the most resinous strains available in their projects. Nevertheless, and regardless of the resin production "dictated" by the genetics of each strain, you, as a grower, can use a number of tricks that will make your plants produce more trichomes, which ultimately will mean better buds with a more intense aroma and a more powerful effect. Below we explain some of these tricks, as well as others that can help you to increase your production of cannabinoids and terpenes.

Read more

It has happened to all of us at some time when we planted some seeds and we get unrepeatable marijuana, a specimen that stands out above any other that we have previously cultivated and that we would like to be able to maintain in some way and cultivate again in the future.

In addition to obvious savings in seeds, cultivating clones or cuttings gives us the opportunity to always enjoy the same flavor and identical effect, since we will always be working with the same genetics. In this article, we will tell you how to maintain mother plants to have a safe and reliable supply of clones.

Read more

What is the best LED panel for growing cannabis? Without a doubt, in recent years this has been one of the most frequently asked questions in grow shops, fairs, social networks, and internet forums. Choosing an LED grow light can be a daunting task for the uninitiated, especially when looking to acquire home-growing equipment with a good quality-price ratio that meets your expectations.

So, especially when it comes to our first experience with this technology, a lot of doubts may appear, since there are dozens of alternatives on the market, with all kinds of prices and features. Which LED model should you choose? Which one is the most efficient or the one that will give you the best results in your growing space? In the following post, we will make a brief and simple guide on the characteristics to pay special attention to in order not to fail with your choice.

Read more

Cannabis growers have been using all kinds of pruning, bending, or guiding techniques for their plants for decades with a single objective: to improve their performance by taking their installation to a higher level, with more abundant harvests and, therefore, better use of their lighting systems, fertilizers...in short, of their entire indoor setup.

Well, today we present one of these techniques, known as Lollipopping or Lollipop pruning, although we already advanced it; What is hidden under this curious name is a cultivation technique that you may have been applying to your plants for years but calling it something else...

Read more

Today we want to talk to you about a technique that is gaining followers and detractors in equal measure among cultivation experts: depriving plants of light during the last days of flowering. Although it may sound strange, many believe that this method can significantly improve the quality of the buds, enhancing their aroma, flavor, and potency. But...how is that possible? Don't plants need light for their most basic vital functions?

In this article, we will break down this practice in detail, explaining how it works, why it can be effective, and how you can implement it in your own grow for the best results. Of course, we will also see arguments for and against its application.

Read more

The germination of cannabis seeds for hydroponic and aeroponic systems has some peculiarities that must be taken into account. The most important thing will be to carry out the germination process in some inert substrate, preferably in blocks of rockwool or some similar material that cannot release residues.

We must bear in mind that when we want to grow hydro/aero from seeds, germination in soil, jiffy pellets, or coco coir is totally inadvisable since we will fill the system with particles that can easily clog the drippers of the system. For this reason, the cleanest and most advisable thing to do is to germinate or transplant our seeds or cuttings directly into a hydro system or start them in rock wool.

They should never be germinated in soil, since organic matter, being in direct and continuous contact with humidity, would cause diseases of cryptogamic origin such as botrytis, which may cause rotting of the roots and the base of the stem of small seedlings.

Read more

In cannabis cultivation, every detail counts when it comes to maximizing plant health and performance. If you are a regular reader of our Blog you will have seen how we have discussed the topic of ultraviolet (UV) light several times; Well, today we want to explain to you a less-known but equally important aspect when using red light lamps, the Emerson effect, a fascinating interaction between light and plants that has been gaining attention in recent years due to its impact on growth. , flowering, and the production of cannabinoids and terpenes in cannabis plants.

In this article, we will explore in depth the Emerson effect and how it can influence the development of cannabis plants, offering new perspectives for growers in search of better results. If you want to maximize the yield of your crops and enhance the development of your plants to the maximum, keep reading!

Read more

Welcome to the dark side of cannabis cultivation! In this "journey of horrors" that we propose to you in today's article we are going to explore some of the mistakes or problems that have led some growers to experience cannabis crops that could be called, so to speak, less than ideal.

From experiments with fertilizers to disasters of epic proportions in the grow room or outdoors, today we will look at several examples of true, sometimes even baffling, nonsense from the world of cannabis cultivation. Get ready to laugh, learn, and perhaps feel a little empathy for those who have faced the vicissitudes of growing our beloved plant!

Read more

Let's be honest; Growing cannabis indoors is not exactly an environmentally friendly activity, especially when in many cases (if legality allowed it), the plants could be grown in sunlight without any problem. Both the type of cultivation, the practices during it, and the management of the waste generated should be something taken into consideration by the grower since we believe that the fact of generating waste should be understood as a responsibility and not a right.

As you surely know if you follow us, at Alchimia we advocate home-growing, as we believe that it is a right and the best possible solution for the consumer. However, we also understand that it is an activity that must be accompanied by good practices to generate the minimum possible pollution and waste, like any other daily action. Today we invite you to reflect on this question and see what you can do so that your indoor grow causes the minimum possible impact on your environment.

Read more

In the world of cannabis cultivation, innovation often gives way to techniques that challenge established conventions and are not always backed by scientific studies demonstrating their effectiveness. A practice that has sparked debate and conflicting opinions in recent years is to use ice water for irrigation or to add ice cubes into the substrate at the end of flowering, which would achieve a series of hypothetical benefits.

This controversial technique, which goes beyond traditional methods, has been endorsed by some growers, while others assure that it does not achieve a significant change in the plants, thus being the subject of skepticism and various questions. In this article, we will tell you the theoretical benefits of adding ice to the substrate in the final stages of growing your plants, as well as the possible risks, all this taking into account both the positive testimonies that surround this practice and the divergent opinions that have made it on such a debated topic.

Read more

How to get your cannabis grow tent ready to grow:

In this post we'll tell you how to properly assemble and install all the necessary devices in your grow tent to start your indoor grow. This step-by-step guide basically explains how to install your air extraction fan and activated carbon filter, how to mount your grow light and how to program your timers. Let's get started then!

Read more

Many clients ask us how to maximize indoor production to make it more profitable since the price of electricity does not stop increasing, and we want to optimize production to always have a full pantry.

There are many factors to take into account that we will discuss in detail to explain as best as possible how to turn a normal crop into a high-yielding crop.

Read more