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Interview and presentation of Karma Genetics at Alchimiaweb

Alchimiaweb invites you to discover Karma Genetics, one of the most reputed seed companies in the cannabis scene. As you can see in his catalogue of seeds, Karma is a true conoisseur when it comes to OG Kush genetics, being one of the best breeders out there of this amazing line. Moreover, we also present a short, exclusive interview with Karma G, heart and soul of Karma Genetics.

Limonene: An essential terpene in Nature

Limonene is a monoterpene widely used in the industry and with a presence in many modern cannabis varieties. Its organoleptic and medicinal properties have place it in a privileged position when compared to other terpenes, while the scientifical community is increasingly interested in its multiple effects. In this article we tell you more about this facsinating compound.

Origins and evolution of Moroccan hashish

Traditionally, and before people started to grow their own pot in Spain, Morocco had become the main source of hashish for most European countries. While hashish production in Morocco dates back only some decades, since the 60s it has become - along with Afghanistan - one of the major world producers of this cannabis resin concentrate. In this article we tell you more about the origins of Moroccan hashish and the evolution experienced during the past years.

Cannabinol (CBN): The Cannabinoid Against Insomnia

CBN or cannabidiol is a common cannabinoid found in marijuana which is mainly produced by the degradation of its main constituent, THC. Over the past years, the interest on this cannabinoid has skyrocketed due its amazing properties, among which sleep aid stands out. In this article you'll find everything you need to know about this compound.

Juanita la Lagrimosa, the origins of CBD

The origins of modern CBD-rich varieties date back from 2004, when Reggae Seeds created Juanita la Lagrimosa. This Reina Madre x NYCD hybrid represented the first step towards what we know today as CBD strains, for it was widely used to develop countless medicinal hybrids.

How to grow cannabis plants in coco coir

What are the main aspects to keep in mind when growing cannabis with coco coir? In this post we tell you more about this interesting growing medium, focusing on watering, flushing and EC and pH of the nutrient solution. Choosing the correct range of nutrients is also crucial to get best results, so we'll also list some of the most commonly used fertilizers with this substrate.

Foliar spraying and cannabis

At some point almost all cannabis cultivators will need to apply a foliar spray of one kind or another to their plants. They could be in need of a fungicide or an insecticide; or maybe want to fertilise, to correct a nutrient deficiency or just give plants a boost. Whatever the reason, we think it's worth doing the job properly, and in this post we’ll outline some basic measures to take every time to make sure we get the best possible results and avoid damaging our plants.

III Fresh Cup 2017 Zaragoza, Spain

A new edition of Fresh Cup - third - was held a few days ago in Zaragoza, where we could meet with lots of cannabis lovers, either amateurs or professionals. In this article we tell you everything you need to know about this event, which is gaining popularity year after year.

The Weedkend Cup 2017 in Gijón, Spain

A new edition of The Weedkend (formerly known as Asturcannabis) was held at El Jardín, Gijón, on the 10th of June 2017. With a great success of participation, both visitors and professionals enjoyed the weekend together and were able to taste the amazing entries of the competitors.

Guerrilla growing cannabis

Cannabis guerrilla growing is the only option for many users to grow their own pot. In this article we tell you how to successfully harvest your guerrilla-grown plants with minimal risk by just following a few simple steps.

Cali Terpenes, 100% natural cannabis terpenes

Cali Terpenes presents their new range of 100% natural terpenes at Alchimiaweb with a collection of different strain-specific cannabis terpene profiles. Thanks to the use of terpenes, we can modulate the effect of cannabinoids, improve a cooking recipe or add flavour and aroma to cannabis resin concentrates, using the terpenes as efficient solvents for diluting them. The dilution of cannabis extracts with terpenes makes it possible to use a large number of different concentrates in electronic cigarettes or vaporisers.

Growing automatic cannabis plants outdoors in Smartpots

In this article we will show you the diaries of two automatic cannabis strains from Royal Queen Seeds and Samsara Seeds, to test the utility of the Smart Pots. To do this, we will carry out an outdoor crop sowing two seeds, one of each variety, in a smart pot of 18 L. To compare them we will sow other two seeds, using a traditional rigid white lower pot and a Smart Pot of 11 l. Next you will find the entire development process and lots of photos of the all growing phases of plants grown indoors.

New CBD-rich cannabis seeds

The therapeutic properties of CBD have been increasingly studied during the past years. While the benefits of this cannabinoid are now beyond doubt, new CBD-rich cannabis strains are being constantly developed by breeders all around the world. Today we present you three strains with very high CBD content and amazing cannabinoid ratios, which can reach up to 1:25 THC:CBD in some cases. They're Dinamed CBD, Candida and CBD Therapy.

About this Cannabis Blog

This is the official blog of Alchimia Grow Shop. This blog is intended exclusively for the use of adults over the age of 18 years.

To buy equipment for growing cannabis at home you can consult our catalogue of cannabis seeds, grow shop and paraphernalia


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