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Big Buddha Seeds' Milo Dies

Milo Yung, founder of Big Buddha Seeds, has left us unexpectedly. Creator of well-known genetics such as Big Buddha Cheese or Blue Cheese, this passionate British grower and breeder says goodbye leaving a legacy equal to the greatest legends. Rest in peace!

Cannabis Hot Sauce

Without a doubt, hot sauce is one of those condiments that many people could not live without. And it is that that touch that it gives to dishes of all kinds, from stews to sandwiches, is simply incomparable. Today we teach you how to prepare a spicy tomato sauce enriched - or not - with cannabis so that you can enjoy your favorite dishes even more.

Introduction to growing cannabis with LED

In this post we will focus on explaining how to use the new LED lighting systems along with their advantages and disadvantages for indoor growing. The cultivation of marijuana with LED lights is becoming more and more widespread among cannabis growers, new LED lighting systems are appearing that will give us high performance which we must take into account to get the best results in our indoor crops.

What are baeocystin and norbaeocystin?

You probably know that magic mushrooms contain significant amounts of psilocybin and psilocin, the two main psychoactive alkaloids present in magic mushrooms. However, these mushrooms contain other lesser-known compounds such as baeocystin and norbaeocystin, which have interesting properties and to which we dedicate today's article.

Nutrients and additives for mother plants

Keeping cannabis mother plants may seem difficult for beginning growers, but nothing could be further from the truth. In this article we explain everything you need to know about the nutrition of the mother plants, an important aspect to achieve a correct development of the plants in the following months.

Mycotecture: constructions from fungi

Mushrooms are a trend; whether thanks to the medicinal properties of many species of edible mushrooms, the rise in the use of microdoses of psilocybin-rich mushrooms, or as we will see today, even as a construction material, mushrooms are presented as a useful alternative for aspects of our daily life that some time ago we could not even suspect.

Pax Mini and Pax Plus, new vaporizers from the USA

Here we present two new cannabis vaporizers from one of the most prestigious companies on the market, Pax Labs. These are the PAX Mini and PAX Plus, two evolutions of their famous PAX 3 that, as you will see, present interesting features as always aimed at improving your vaping experience.

Les Refardes, organic seeds of local production

We present a new horticultural seed bank that we have incorporated into our catalogue, Les Refardes. As you will see, it is a non-profit initiative in which the seeds of local varieties are the protagonists, with authentic treasures in their collection. If you still don't know what to grow in your garden, don't think twice and get one of their varieties, you won't be disappointed!

What is Septoria or Septoriasis in cultivation?

Septoria is a common fungal disease in many regions of the world, and its presence can be a significant concern to farmers and food producers. Prevention and control of this disease may involve a combination of agronomic practices, such as crop rotation, selection of resistant varieties, and the use of fungicides. Today we tell you everything you need to know about it, how to identify it, and how to treat it.

THC microdoses, an upward consumption trend

That the cannabis plant has enormous potential in the therapeutic and medicinal context is no secret. However, there is a growing trend for a new way to take advantage of these properties: microdosing. Today we will tell you all about this type of administration route for cannabinoids such as THC, which achieves a series of positive effects without the inconvenience of being under the influence of a psychoactive substance.

Vermicompost: what it is and how to prepare it

Vermicompost is a 100% organic fertilizer obtained from the decomposition of organic matter by red worms. Its high quality as a fertilizer and soil improver makes it a wonderful ally whether in the garden, in the orchard, or in the field. Today we will tell you what it is, how it is produced, and what its main uses and characteristics are.

THCV, a promising non-psychoactive cannabinoid

THCV or tetrahydrocannabivarin is one of the minor cannabinoids produced by some varieties of marijuana, although it can also be obtained in the laboratory from CBG. Today we will tell you all about this interesting non-psychoactive compound that, as you will see, presents promising therapeutic applications.

How to microdose psilocybin

In recent years you have probably heard of psilocobin microdosing. As its name indicates, these are very low doses of mushrooms rich in this alkaloid, below what is necessary to show obvious effects in the user, but which offer a series of benefits. Today we show you how to prepare them in comfortable capsules, step by step and in a very simple way.

"Living computers": How they use fungi to make computers work

Artificial Intelligence is on everyone's lips and is, today, one of the technological advances that most interests the general public. However, can you imagine communicating with a computer that works thanks to the mycelium of a fungus? Well, this is precisely what they are investigating in a peculiar laboratory at the University of Bristol. We tell you everything in this article.

Interview with Jorge Cervantes, cannabis legend

Jorge Cervantes, author of more than 50 books on growing marijuana and a mythical character on the American cannabis scene, answers our questions in an exclusive interview for Alchimia readers, where we took the opportunity to present his new book "We grow cannabis!".

How to make cannabis bonbons

Who doesn't like good chocolates? And if they are also enriched with cannabis? Today we tell you how to prepare some delicious cannabis bonbons in two different ways and with the chocolate of your choice so that you can prepare them just the way you want.