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Cannabis: dependence and withdrawal syndrome

When stopping consuming cannabis, and especially if it was done continuously and for a long time, a series of withdrawal symptoms may appear related to a dependence created by the user on THC. Today we are going to talk about this relationship between dependence and withdrawal from marijuana and we will give you a series of practical tips to cope with this situation in the best possible way.

Philosopher Seeds presents: Mandarin Cookies, Pure Michigan and Critical Auto XXL

Philosopher Seeds wants to give a surprise to all growers who are returning to indoor cultivation with 3 new varieties that we present to you today in this article: Pure Michigan, Mandarin Cookies and Critical Auto XXL. A trio of genetics that will not leave you indifferent, we assure you!

Full Spectrum Oil: ¿What is FSO?

Full-spectrum cannabis oil is much more than just a blend of cannabinoids. It is an extract that captures the full essence of the cannabis plant, harnessing not only cannabinoids, but also a wide variety of terpenes, flavonoids and other beneficial compounds. Today we tell you everything you need to know about this type of cannabis oil.

Blueing and magic mushrooms

Blue spots can often be observed in hallucinogenic or psilocybin-rich mushrooms, a phenomenon known as blueing. Today we tell you everything about this process, why it occurs and when, as well as a practical trick to detect possible contaminations in the mycelium that can be confused with blueing.

Cannabis and humidity

Humidity plays an important role in plant development, especially when we take into account its relationship with the ambient temperature of the crop. Today we will talk about this important factor and give you tricks and clues to ensure that environmental humidity becomes your ally and not a problem, not only during cultivation, but also during harvesting and drying.

Cannabis in Germany

Germany has been put in the spotlight after the latest news about the legalization and regulation of recreational cannabis in its territory, which should be approved in a few days. Today we tell you about the origins of this plant in German territory, its evolution over the centuries and how this happy situation has finally been reached, which we hope will inspire other EU countries.

Medicines of the past: Cannabis, mushrooms and ancient forgotten therapies

Throughout history, humanity has sought relief and healing using a variety of resources, where plants and fungi have been fundamental in traditional therapies. This article delves into medicines of the past, focusing on cannabis and medicinal mushrooms.

Ethos Genetics, a well-deserved reputation

Ethos Genetics burst onto the scene of the world of cannabis seed banks with a very clear head; offer worked and tested genetics produced from top-level plants to raise the quality standard of the market. Today we will tell you more about them and present some of the varieties that are most successful among our customers.

How to install a hydroponic growing system for cannabis plants

In this post, we explain step-by-step how to assemble a hydroponic growing system. We itemise you all the necessary materials and products to successfully complete the assembly of an automatic irrigation and drainage system.

Lemon Tek

Today we present you with a paradigm shift in the way that magic mushrooms are consumed. Thanks to mixing lemon juice with Psilocybin, an easy and quick formula has been found to consume these mushrooms, in addition to generating a different experience from the ones you've had so far.

Paul Stamets, a legend of the mushroom world

Paul Stamets has become one of the most outstanding figures in the world of mycology and the study of fungi. Thanks to his multidisciplinary vision, he has managed to highlight the wonderful properties of the fungal kingdom, as well as the incredible potential that it seems to have to improve our lives in many different ways.

Cannabis and Portugal, a century-old relationship

Today we invite you to learn about the evolution of cannabis in Portugal up to the current situation, a country that has decided to approach the issue of cannabis regulation from a point of view, why not say it, much more coherent and courageous than that of most European countries.

Conscious Genetics, latest generation American hybrids

Today we present a new seed bank that we have incorporated into Alchimia, the Americans from Conscious Genetics. As you can see, this bank stands out for working with very specific plants and in a masterful way, offering a series of last generation hybrids with qualities that you have rarely seen.

Prepare your outdoor cannabis plants for flowering

At this time, outdoor plants are beginning their flowering or about to do so, so it is worth making a brief review of those aspects of the crop that we can change or improve in order to obtain a successful and problem-free flowering. Today we will show you what you can do to prepare your plants for this important stage and achieve a first-rate harvest.

Cannabinoids in non-cannabis plants

The plant kingdom never ceases to amaze us, in this case with several examples of plants that are not cannabis but that produce primary cannabinoids such as THC, CBD, CBN or CBG. Today we will tell you everything about these plants and the studies that are being carried out on their content in this type of compound.

Learn to grow cannabis in 10 minutes

Do you want to grow cannabis and you don't know where to start from? In this article, we explain in a simple way everything you need to successfully harvest your plants, whether growing indoors or outdoors. A quick course in cannabis cultivation to make life much easier for beginners!