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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!

Tom Wagner, the legendary creator of the Green Zebra tomato variety

Tom Wagner is considered a leading figure in the tomato farming community and has shared his knowledge and experience with other growers and gardeners. His tomato and potato varieties have been prized for their flavor, appearance, and disease resistance for decades. Today we tell you all about this legendary breeder.

Cannabis smoothies

Summer arrives, and with it the heat and the lack of desire to eat solid foods depending on what type of food...for this reason, today we want to teach you how to prepare some delicious and refreshing smoothies with which, in addition to combating high temperatures, you will be able to ingest a good amount of nutrients so that you do not lack energy and, of course, you can enjoy the effects of a magnificent cannabis smoothie.

H4CBD: the new synthetic cannabinoid

Today we want to introduce you to a new synthetic cannabinoid called H4CBD. It is a new version of CBD, which is one of the cannabinoids with the greatest therapeutic potential produced by the cannabis plant and which seems to see its properties increased thanks to this laboratory process.

Terence Mckenna, a mushroom-loving polymath

Terence Mckenna is a difficult figure to describe; writer, philosopher, historian, ethnobotanist, psychonaut... Today we want to introduce you to this iconic personality of the psychedelic movement, undoubtedly one of the best advocates of the use of entheogenic substances of the last century.

THC and urine tests - How to pass them?

Urine tests are widely used to detect THC, the main psychoactive component of cannabis. These tests look for THC metabolites in the urine, indicating recent use. However, it is important to note that the results can be positive even weeks after consumption, raising questions about privacy and individual rights. Today we tell you everything about this type of test.

Psilocybin microdosing: protocol, safety, and what science says

As we mentioned in our article on psilocybin and its effects, the use of this substance in various therapies is becoming more common, especially in the form of microdoses. Today we offer you a brief but succinct guide on psilocybin microdosing: what it is, how it works, and what are the recommended doses, are only some of the topics we will be discussing below.

Magic mushroom growing: Instructions for Growkits

Today we are going to teach you how to use the Growkits brand mushroom growing kits, which introduces us to one of the most sought after varieties by growers and users, Copelandia Hawaiian, also known as Panaeolus Cyanescens.

LGBTIQ+ movement and cannabis

At first glance, it might seem to you that the world of cannabis and the world of the LGBTIQ+ community have little to do with each other. Well, today we invite you to discover the many similarities and common struggles that unite these two social movements, which during the last century have managed to take important steps towards their normalization within a constantly changing society.

Charas: the origins of hashish

Today we tell you all about the oldest type of hashish in history, charas. As you will see, it is a traditional way of separating the vegetable matter from the resin that is still used today in some areas of the planet such as Nepal or northern India. Discover all its secrets with us, from its origins to the best known types of charas!

Magic Mushroom Growing: Instructions for Innervisions Kits

Often, when purchasing a mushroom growing kit, doubts may arise about the procedure to follow in order to harvest them successfully. Today we teach you how to use the Innervisions mushroom growing kits step by step and in detail, so that nothing goes wrong with your next crop.

How to grow tobacco at home

Growing tobacco at home is an increasingly common practice among many people who, either for economic reasons or out of simple interest, prefer to take care of their own plants and thus obtain tobacco free of unwanted substances. Today we teach you how to do it easily and without complications.