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Light Meters in Cannabis Cultivation

The use of a light meter allows us to read the exact amount of light received by our indoor plants, very important if we want to get the most out of our crop. In this article we tell you more about these light measuring devices and how to use them to achieve a better plant development and, as a result, better harvests.

Flavonoids and Cannabis

What are flavonoids? What are their functions and properties? In this article we tell you more about these compounds, present in cannabis and responsible for the spectacular colours that we sometimes see in our plants.

Automatic Irrigation for Cannabis

In this Alchimia blog post we take an in-depth look at automatic irrigation systems, outlining the advantages of automated watering, detailing how to set up a system, and how to use it. We've even included some professional tips to run your system optimally, increasing stability in your grow and getting the best results at harvest time!

Hemp and Marijuana - what's the difference?

Are hemp and marijuana the same? Where do these plants come from and what are their main differences? In this article, we answer these questions and go deeper into their origins, uses and cultivation methods.

CMH/LEC Grow Lamps

CMH/LEC lamps represent a turning point in terms of lighting for indoor cultivation. In this article we tell you why and at the same time we'll present some of the latest CMH lamps on the market, all of them from leading brands in the sector.

Types of grow lights for indoor cannabis cultivation

In this post we talk about the different types of lighting that can be used for growing cannabis indoors. Learn how, depending on the needs of each grower and the conditions, we can employ different lights depending on the stage of the plant's life and also know which of them is the most efficient in terms of power consumption.

How to make THCA Crystals & Solventless Sauce

With isolated cannabinoids becoming an increasingly frequents sight in cannabis clubs and dispensaries, we've written this practical article to tell you about a simple and effective mechanical method for isolating pure THCA and making the famous "Solventless Sauce & Diamonds" extract, using just a Rosin press and with no need to resort to potentially dangerous and harmful solvents.

Cannabis risotto with saffron

Today we'll explain how to prepare one of the most renowned dishes of the Italian cuisine, a delicious saffron risotto with cannabis butter. As you'll see, this rice-based recipe can be combined with plenty of different ingredients, so you can create a unique risotto every time you cook!

5 Cannabis varieties with discreet aromas

Although one characteristic for which Cannabis is valued is because of its powerful aromas, some growers (sometimes out of necessity) prefer to cultivate less intensely-perfumed varieties for greater discretion and peace of mind. In this article you will find a selection of cannabis varieties that stand out for their more discreet smell during cultivation.

Cannabis in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is one of the cradles of cannabis, and represents the oldest living culture in terms of hashish production. The relationship between this land and the plant is more than evident, it is a traditional product, elaborated and used within Afghan society. In this article we tell you more about this territory and its people's close relationship with the cannabis plant.

Puffco Peak Smart Rig

The Peak from Puffco is the ideal portable smart e-nail rig, designed for fans of resin concentrates who want to enjoy great tasting vapour hits with aromas of the highest quality wherever they go.

Lemon Curd with Amnesia BHO Live Resin

Today we present you a delicious and refreshing recipe, a Lemon Curd made with BHO butter. As you'll see, it's a vey simple and easy to cook lemon cream which of course we'll enrich with some Amnesia Live Resin...the icing on the cake!

Causes of death in plants during the growth period

Cannabis plants can die for various reasons, even during vegetative growth. Let's see which are the most common causes and how to avoid our plants having problems during this stage, in cannabis grow spaces both outdoors and indoors.

How to use a Hydraulic Rosin Press

As rosin gains more popularity  as an easy, safe and clean extraction technique, so the hardware being used has improved in leaps and bounds, and a wide range of purpose-built Rosin presses are available on the market. In this comprehensive article we outline the basic operation of a simple hydraulic press with heated plates, and suggest a few handy tips and tricks to help you make the highest quality cannabis concentrates.

Thai green chicken curry with cannabis

Curry is probably one of the most popular preparations from Asina cuisine, with plenty of variations from one location to another. On this occasion, we invite you to prepare a delicious Thai green chicken curry with cannabis infused coconut milk...enjoy!

LST - Low Stress Training for cannabis plants

In this helpful and practical article we'll look at some simple, non-destructive ways to manage plant height and at the same time optimise light penetration and maximise the homegrown harvests from your cannabis garden, both indoors and in the great outdoors.