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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.

Raphael Mechoulam, "father" of THC, dies

Today we have learned the sad news of the death of Israeli professor Raphael Mechoulam, a pioneer in scientific research on the cannabis plant. Among other great achievements, Mechoulam and his team were the first to isolate THC, the discoverers of the endocannabinoid system, and the first to study anandamide. Rest in peace, Professor Mechoulam!

Magu, the Taoist goddess of hemp

Perhaps on some occasion you have heard of the Maiden or Goddess of hemp, Magu. Originating in China, this deity is revered by Taoists, Buddhists, and Shintoists in places like Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. Today we tell you all about her and her relationship with our favorite plant.

Drug tests: what they are and how they work

Today we are going to delve into the tests that are usually used to track drugs in the body, tests that are increasingly common in different areas of our lives. What types of toxicological analyzes are there? Which are the most used and for what? Are they really reliable? How long do drugs last in the body before being undetectable by these tests? In this article you will find all the answers.

Spannabis and CannabisHub Cdays 2023: Everything you need to know

Spannabis, the largest cannabis-related event on the European calendar, comes to Cornellà for another year accompanied by other important meetings such as the World Cannabis Conference, the International Cannabis Business Conference, the Spannabis Champions Cup or the CannabisHub Cdays. In this article we tell you everything about these events.

Growing outdoors for beginners: 10 tricks to start off on the right foot

Starting an outdoor cannabis grow can be intimidating for someone with no experience with this plant. Today we have set out to make it much easier for you and guide you throughout your grow with a few simple tricks that will help you avoid mistakes and ensure a successful grow, which after all is what every grower wants!

Differences between magic truffles and hallucinogenic mushrooms

Since the Amsterdam SmartShops put magic truffles on sale, they have not stopped proliferating everywhere. In this post we invite you to delve into this curious "Psilocybin preparation", discovering its origin, that they really are not what they seem and the effects that they cause when consumed.