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The colours of cannabis

Cannabis develops a wide range of colours, especially during the flowering stage. In this article we explain the factors for which your plants look so different from one to another in terms of colour, and what can be done to promote these beautiful yellow, red, purple or blue shades.

Humic and fulvic acids for cannabis plants

Humic and fulvic acids highly improve the properties of the soil, which is translated into healthier plants and abundant harvests. In this article we tell you what are these humic substances, how to use them and which are the best products rich in humic and fulvic acids.

Cannabis pesto

Without a doubt, pesto is one of the most popular Italian sauces around the world. In this article we tell you how to make cannabis pesto with infused olive oil, so you can enjoy the wonders of this delicious sauce with a touch of magic!

Presenting BSF Seeds at Alchimia

Today we present you BSF Seeds, a new cannabis seed company with an amazing collection of hybrids developed from some of the most reputed genetics in the USA and Europe. Get ready to enter BSF's draft and put your favourite strain in the Stars Player team!

Cannabis in Jamaica

If we talk about traditional cannabis producing countries, Jamaica comes to mind almost immediately. In this article we tell you more about the close relationship between this wonderful Caribbean island and cannabis, where both Rastafarians and Reggae Music have played a major role during the past 50 years.

7 cannabis strains with uplifting effect

Are you looking for strains to improve your mood? Want to enjoy that energizing feeling of some cannabis genetics? In this post we present you 7 varieties with a common trait: their awesome, uplifting effect!

Pruning Cannabis Plants

Growers use a wide range of different techniques in order to control the height and size of their plants and improve yields. In this article we tell you several pruning techniques so you can get the most out of your grow!

Cannabigerol CBG: The main precursor to all cannabinoids

CBG or cannabigerol is one of major cannabinoids, since it's precursor to many compounds of the cannabis plant like THC or CBD. The huge therpeutic potentia of CBG has caused an increase in the number of studies and research conducted about it, from both cannabis breeders and the scientific community.

The Entourage Effect: Synergy between cannabinoids and terpenes

Cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids and other compounds act together to modulate the effects of the cannabis plant in a synergy called "Entourage Effect". In this article we tell you more about this interesting phenomenon.

Water pipes and bongs: Vocabulary and accessories

In this article we present you a comprehensive guide to bubblers, bongs and all their accessories, so all beginners can better understand the different parts of these amazing glass pipes and get the most out of them!

EC meters for cannabis cultivation

In cannabis growing, electrical conductivity or EC is often reffered as the amount of salts disolved in water, in other words, the amount of nutrients contained in the nutrient solution. By knowing this value, you can easily shedule the best feeding for your plants while highly decreasing the risk of nutrient imbalances, something crucial if you want to get best results.

5 Auto strains that you must grow

It is the prefect time to start growing autoflowering strains and obtain your reward right before summer...In this article you'll find some of the most interesting auto genetics at this moment so you can plan your next grows.

Flowering in Cannabis plants

Without a doubt, flowering is one of the crucial stages in cannabis cultivation. In this article we tell you everything you need to know about the bloom period of marijuana plants so you can get the most out of your crops.

Complete Guide to Solvent Cannabis Extracts

Solvent extracts are cannabis resin concentrates obtained with some type of solvent, from butane to ethanol. In this article we explain the difference between the wide range of solvent extracts that can be made from cannabis buds.

Cannabis strains with fruity flavour

Oftenly, cannabis enthusiasts choose their next strains to grow according to their flavour. In this article we tell you which are some of the best genetics with fruity flavour, so you can enjoy a wide range of nuances reminiscent of different fruits.

BHO Extraction with Herborizer Mini Closed Loop System

We present you here an extraction made with the new Herborizer Mini Closed Loop System, a passive BHO extraction system that enables us to get the best butane concentrates safely and easily.