Welcome to the Alchimia Growshop Blog - Page 35

Origins of cannabis cultivation

Where and when did cannabis originate? Where did humans started growing it? In this article we take a journey through a brief, but interesting trip through the history of the relation between mankind and the marijuana plant, a relation that dates back thousands of years and that has been of great benefit for all the different societies which have somehow used it.

Growing cannabis in harsh climate conditions

Cannabis plants can be grown almost any place, but sometimes certain climate conditions can destroy the efforts of the grower in no time. For this reason, a correct choice of the genetics used is crucial when growing in humid, cold climates, also if you live in dry and hot areas. In this article we tell you some of the best strains for growing in harsh climate conditions, and also a few tips that'll surely help you to improve the quality of the buds.

LEC Sunburst CMH 315W grow lights

Ceramic Metal-Halide lamps - or simply CMH lamps - are the most efficient grow lights on the market. They produce little heat and a wider light spectrum than conventional discharge lamps, outperforming classic HPS lamps with amazing gram per watt ratios.

What is reclaim and how to use it?

What is reclaim? How can I collect it from my bubbler? How can I smoke it? Can I ingest reclaim? In this post we answer all these questions about reclaim, so continue reading if you want to know more!

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): The principal cannabinoid in cannabis

THC or tetrahydrocannabinol is the main constituent of cannabis, responsible for its psychoactive effects. In this post we tell you more about one of the best known cannabinoids, exclusive from the cannabis plant and useful for many patients who benefit from the socalled entourage effect, that is to say, the synergy created by different compounds like THC and CBD acting together.

Tips to avoid stretching cannabis plants

To control the height of the plants is a crucial aspect in cannabis cultivation, especially indoors, but also outdoors if discretion is needed. In this article we tell you some tips to avoid (or promote if necessary) stretching plants, particularly at the beginning of the flowering stage.

Rooting clones with Green House Feeding Bio Enhancer

Powder Feeding Enhancer is a new organic root stimulator that provides explosive growth to the root system, improves nutrient uptake and protects the plants against diverse phytopathogens. In this article we'll test Enhancer to root some clones without any rooting hormone, also after transplanting the clones.

Bubble hash: Fresh-frozen vs dry flowers

Without a doubt, hashmaking is an art. Many different techniques have been used throughout the History, each of them with pros and cons. In this article we compare both yields and quality of dry flowers versus fresh frozen, one of the latest techniques developed to separate resin glands from plant material.

How to grow cannabis plants in clay pebbles

In this article we focus on explaining how to properly use clay pebbles or expanded clay to grow cannabis, a hydroponic growing medium widely used to get large, tasty and powerful buds.

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.

Cannabichromene (CBC): a cannabinoid with therapeutic potential

While cannabichromene (CBC) may not be the most popular cannabinoid, the lastest scientifical research shows a very promising future for this cannabis compound, which is focusing the attention of both the medical community and many marijuana breeders and seed companies.

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.