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Selecting cannabis mother plants

Choosing a good mother plant is not easy, especially if you have very specific goals in mind. To make it simpler, this article covers the main factors that are usually considered when selecting a mother plant; which, as you will see, can vary a great deal depending on the type of grower.

The origins of blunts

Though not very well known just a few years ago, now it's unusual for cannabis smokers not to have heard of the blunts. This type of cigarette derives from using the cigars’ outer tobacco leaves to roll marijuana cigarettes, something that became very popular in the Caribbean more than a century ago, and later in United States and the rest of the world.

Compost Tea in the Cannabis Garden

Compost tea is an essential component in organic gardening, a homemade plant supplement and soil improver that inoculates the substrate with beneficial microbes. In this post, we talk about its popularity among naturally-minded cannabis growers and tell you how to make your own actively aerated compost tea!

Myrcene: a terpene that enhances cannabinoid activity

Myrcene is one of marijuana plants’ main terpenes, and it’s found in a significant number of different strains. Its medicinal effects and influence on cannabinoid receptors, which improve the absorption of compounds like THC and CBD, make it a great ally for all types of cannabis users. In this article we tell you more about this interesting terpene.

Automatic pH control for cannabis

Learn all about Torus Hydro Perfect PH, a revolutionary pH stabilizer with ion control system that automatically regulates the acidity of your nutrient solution without the need for any other product.

Advances in Dabbing - cold-start & other innovations

As the techniques for making cannabis concentrates evolve over time, so do the methods used for the consumption of these extracts. In this article, we keep you up to date with all the latest developments and innovations in the world of dabbing as well as two new ways to heat your quartz banger for maximum satisfaction!

Fermented compost: Cannabis and Bokashi

Bokashi or Bocashi is a high quality and 100% organic fertilizer which is easy to make at home, and the result of a fermentation process. Originally from Japan, this technique allows the grower to obtain an ecological fertilizer in record time, only 2-3 weeks. In this article we tell you everything you need to know to make it yourself.

Whitey or greening out after consuming cannabis: what is it and how to act?

Sometimes, cannabis high in THC may not produce the sensations you seek. Although it cannot be described as dangerous, intoxication by this cannabinoid can make you have a really rough time, so it never hurts to know exactly what happens and what to do. In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about these unpleasant episodes.

Cannabis Re-Vegging

In this article, Alchimia presents you with a technique to save the genetics you thought lost. Re-vegging, or regeneration, consists in reverting the flowering plants back into the growing phase, in order to be able to take cuttings and to produce mother plants. You will learn all the necessary steps to perform a regeneration and the best way to implement this technique.

Deep cleaning your grow room or tent

Many growers choose to halt indoor growing during the hottest months of the year. In this post, we tell you how to make the most of this summer break to clean and renew your cultivation area, leaving it fully prepared for the autumn.

Cannabis decarboxylation

Today we are going to delve into the cannabis decarboxylation process, by which cannabinoids lose their acid form and "activate" many of their properties. This is an essential process when preparing cannabis edibles, so they have the desired effect, and a basic step to make the best recipes.

How to optimise your cannabis grow with CO²

Controlling the carbon dioxide (CO²) levels of your indoor grow space can give incredible results. In this article we explain the importance of CO² concentration in cannabis cultivation and how to optimise these levels to boost the health and production of your plants.

Plant Quarantine: Isolation is prevention!

Today, and mainly caused by the increase in clone and plant trading, plant isolation is essential in order to keep your garden free from pests and diseases. Today we tell you how to schedule a quarantine program for your new plants, also for any infected plant that might need special care.

Overwatering cannabis plants

Overwatering is a frequent error that must be taken into account when you start growing cannabis and want to avoid losing many seeds or plants during cultivation. Learn how to prevent sudden deaths due to an excess of water when growing marijuana.

Auto-Flower, Fast Version & Photo-Dependent... what's the difference?

If you've ever wondered exactly what makes Automatic & Fast Version varieties different from "normal" photoperiod-dependent cannabis seeds, then this article is for you! Read on as we outline the basic differences and advantages of each type to clear up any confusion.

Thai sticks and cannagars

After decades of being consigned to oblivion, modern Cannagars are the revival of the Thai Sticks, which were highly popular in USA during the 1970s. But, what are Thai Sticks and how are they made? And what exactly is inside these amazing Cannagars of today? In this article, we answer these questions and tell you everything there is to know about this interesting marijuana consumption method.