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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.

New Can-Filters and Can-Fan products in Alchimia

In this post we present the new In-Line carbon filters and Q-Max acoustic extractor fans from Can-Filters and Can-Fan, without forgetting the Can-Fan EC controller, with which you can connect up to ten extractors to a single unit.

Vacuum Purging BHO

In this post we show you the necessary equipment to vacuum purge a BHO extraction. In this way, with the help of a vacuum pump and its accessories we can get a high grade cannabinoid extract completely free of impurities.

Deficiency and excess of Iron in cannabis plants

In this post we explain you about the deficiency and excess of iron in cannabis plants. The best way to control these problems is to know how to avoid them from the beginning. It’s not very common in indoor marijuana crops unless you use an unsuitable substrate or don't have a correct pH value.

Smell control in the cannabis grow room

In this post we would like to present some options for keeping the intense smell of cannabis plants under control. From air fresheners to the most efficient ozonizer, we have many options to effectively eliminate the odours from our plants.

What is Pythium?

In this post we talk about the Pythium fungus and how it affects marijuana plants. We also discuss how to control and eradicate this pathogen which is capable of quickly destroying our favourite plants. We hope this is helpful.

Aquaponic Cannabis Cultivation

Aquaponics combines fish farming with the cultivation of plants. It has a long history and can be used to grow a large variety of plants including marijuana. Both warm and cold water fish can be used. This article explains the basic concepts of aquaponics and how to set up a system that will maximise yield and quality.

How to pass a cannabis drug test

The use of detox products is increasing everyday, mainly due to the drug tests carried out by many companies, which do not hesitate to violate people's privacy in order to get rid of users of ilegal drugs among their employees. While users of legal drugs are neither criminalised nor harassed, medical and recreational cannabis users must face a truly unfair situation. In this post we tell you some of the methods used by these poeple to pass drug tests.

Deficiency and excess of magnesium in cannabis plants

In this post we show you how to detect and solve the deficiency or excess of magnesium that can be found in marijuana plants during cultivation, whether indoor or outdoor crops.

Deficiency and excess of Phosphorus in Cannabis plants

In this post we are going to show you how excesses and deficiencies of phosphorus affect cannabis plants. You will see how to act in case of overfertilization or in case of lack of this important element, vital for the correct development of the plants in whatever phase of life they are in.

Deficiency and excess of Potassium in cannabis plants

In this post we are going to show you how you can detect a deficiency or excess of potassium in cannabis plants to have a problem-free crop and always harvest the best possible quality. Discover everything you need to know about this important nutritional element for your plants.

Deficiency and excess of Calcium in cannabis plants

In this post we show you how to identify calcium deficiency in cannabis cultivation. This deficiency is difficult to detect and we will have to pay attention to the development of the plants so that if there is a lack of this element it can be treated, avoiding a loss of quality and quantity of the buds, whether it is the growth period or of flowering.