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Introducing Humboldt Seeds Organization

In this post we present you the American seed bank Humboldt Seeds Organization, which offers some of the most popular American cannabis strains so all European growers can also enjoy them.

Introduction to cannabis pests and diseases

A brief summary of common pests and diseases that affect cannabis plants. Insects, aphids, molds, viruses...we have lots of potential enemies for our plants, and managing them properly is a key factor for a successful crop. Learn everything you need to prevent and eradicate these annoying guests.

Presentation of Fast Buds in Alchimia

We are pleased to welcome to our catalogue the FastBuds seed bank, which brings the best automatic cannabis strains of the USA to the European market. Powerful, productive and very colorful, you will love Fastbuds strains!

Does Cannabis make you more creative?

It has been said many times that cannabis inspires creativity, since it has been widely used by musicians, writers, filmmakers, actors, scientists and even politicians... but is this really true? In this article we introduce you many public figures who have used cannabis to influence their work or to improve their quality of life throughout the history.

Characteristics of Sativa cannabis strains

Sativa varieties are characterized by their large size and long flowering period, as well as their special high, happy, creative, cerebral and especially psychedelic. Growing these varieties can be a bit complicated, especially indoors, although it is worth the effort when we see the results. Today we tell you everything you need to know before growing Sativa varieties.

Sublimator, bio-molecular gasification of cannabis

The revolution of vaping is now available in Alchimiaweb with the new Sublimator vaporizer, a device that gasifies the vapour and provides superior organoleptic features, as well as more intense effects. It also allows us to vaporize dry herb, BHO or both at once.

Benefits of Cannabis for Alzheimer's disease

Some cannabinoids of the marijuana plant can prevent and treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. How can it be possible? The answer is in this post, with a list of the most recent studies on this disease, which affects millions of people around the world.

Light-Reflectors for growing cannabis indoors

Here you have some of the best grow light reflectors for indoor lighting systems, from the simplest models to the most modern and efficient ones.

Basic tips for growing cannabis indoors

In this growing diary we tell you the basic tips for successfully growing your own marijuana at home. From the type of substrate to the moment of harvest, you'll learn the most important aspects of indoor cannabis growing.

Growing regular cannabis seeds indoors

In this post we show you a grow report of regular cannabis seeds for those growers who want to use these seeds in their crops. Learn the small differences that exist between growing feminized and regular cannabis plants.

Hashishene, the new terpene of cannabis

It is well known by cannabis connoisseurs that marijuana buds and hashish have different taste. Somehow, during the process of manufacturing hashish, some terpenes are lost while others are formed. A recent study has identified a specific terpene for hashish, which researchers propose to rename "hashishene". If you want to know more, don't miss this post!

Cannabis viruses

Plant viruses may be confused with a number of pests or feeding problems, so proper identification is crucial when dealing with them. In this post we tell you which are the most common types of viruses found in cannabis plants, and how to prevent them.

Fresh chilled cannabis to make water hash

In this post we tell you a variation on the fresh frozen technique. With this method we can get better concentrates without the need of freezing the plant material prior to the extraction process. Top grade hashish in an easy and safe way!

Fresh Frozen cannabis extractions

Cannabis concentrates made from fresh frozen plant material are more popular everyday. In this post we tell you how to make this high grade marijuana extract easily at home, with the same materials used in any traditional ice water extraction.

How to make BHO

BHO - Butane Honey Oil - is one of the most popular cannabis concentrates today. In this post we tell you how to make your own BHO at home safely and easily, and also how to remove the solvent used (Butane) from your extract. Have a nice dab!

Cannabis against epilepsy

Is cannabis suitable to treat severe and refractory cases of childhood epilepsy? What are the most efficient cannabinoids and how to take them? What is the ideal CBD dosage to treat epilepsy? What is Charlotte’s Web? In this post you'll have the answers to all these questions, plus many interesting links regarding the efficacy of cannabis to treat this neurological disorder.