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Characteristics of Indica cannabis strains

The main characteristics of the most notable Indica varieties are their short flowering period, short stature and their particular effect (in some cases medicinal). They are more easily grown than sativa genetic varieties, producing shorter plants with wider leaves. Today we tell you everything about this type of varieties and the best way to grow them.

Cannabis seeds for Indoor growing

When starting an indoor cannabis crop, many growers ask themselves: what type of seeds should I grow? In this post we tell you the main advantages and disadvantages of different marijuana genetics when grown under artificial lighting systems.

How to make dry sift

In this post we present you a system to obtain top grade dry sift separations easily and without investing in expensive equipment. All we need to obtain a much better product than commercial hash is a set of screens/bags, buds or trim and a little patience. Enjoy your concentrates!

pH and cannabis

In this post we tell you about pH and how important it is for having healthy and lush cannabis plants. Either in soil or inert substrates, adjusting the pH value is very important for our plants to properly assimilate nutrients, so it is something that every grower should know about.

Micronutrients and Marijuana plants

In this post we explain you the different micro-elements that the plant needs, as well as their role, so you can identify and correct the possible deficiencies and excesses that marijuana plants can have during their growing and flowering.

BioTabs organic marijuana crop in coco

In this post we show you a grow report with BioTabs fertilizers, a range of slow-release organic fertilisers that will help indoor and outdoor growers to get top quality buds easily, both in soil and coco coir.

Dawamesk cake

Dawamesk is a marijuana-based cream made with pistachios, honey and hashish. Its psychoactive effects are described in the Artificial Paradises and other texts writen by the members of the Club des Haschischins. Here we tell you the recipe to cook a delicious Dawamesk cake, a more original dessert than the classic Space Cake.

A Sativex user tells us his experience

Our friend Màxim tells us his experience with multiple sclerosis and the different treatments followed, first with Botox, then with marijuana and finally with Sativex, the first cannabis-based medicine approved in Spain on July, 2010. Màxim has suffered a lot since 6 years ago he started to feel pains that resulted in multiple sclerosis; marijuana was one of the best treatments to relieve these pains. Now, with Sativex, he can continue using cannabis in a legal way. We hope one day people will be free to grow their own medicinal cannabis. Many people would be eternally grateful to be allowed to grow their medicine at home.

How to control Whiteflies on marijuana plants

Whiteflies are small flying insects that can ruin any crop if they have favourable reproduction conditions. In this Post we explain a little more about this insect, how to prevent its appearance and how to eradicate it if it attacks our beloved plants.

Effects of marijuana

For many people, the therapeutical and benefitial effects of marijuana are beyound doubt. Delta9 tetrahydrocannabinol is the most renowned cannabinoid from the 61 that cannabis contains and, along with CBD, the most important in the marijuana world.

Growing marijuana in plant pots

How to grow marijuana in soil? What kind of soil and fertiliser should we use? What is the micro bacterial life? Which plant pots should we use and how to transplant from one pot to another? Next you’ll find all the answers to these questions and a lot more tips to improve and optimize your soil crops...

Cannabidiol CBD capsules in Achimia

The CBD capsules and oil are already available in Alchimia. We present these new products and tell you some of the main therapeutical properties of this cannabinoid based on the last scientific studies.

Cannabis Pizza

In this post, we present new culinary creations blended with cannabinoids that give a psychoactive effect to this ancient Italian delicacy exported around the world. In countries like Cambodia, it's known as Happy Pizza or Space Pizza. Get ready for one of the culinary experiences of your life!

How to make marijuana chocolate muffins

In this post we tell you the recipe of a very special dessert: mushroom muffins! It combines two different recipes, explained here, to create a cannabis edible dessert to enjoy with friends. Enjoy this delicious post!

Rosin Hash

The Rosin Hash technique is becoming a true fever today, since it allows us to obtain a product very close to BHO without the use of any solvent on the process. We encourage you to try and see first hand the excellent results that you can achieve with this technique.

Growing marijuana with energy saving lamps

In this post we show you the advantages of growing marijuana with energy saving bulbs. In addition to getting a proper supply, there are other very important factors that make this type of culture an alternative to take into account for those who have little space and want to avoid problems with high temperatures, as well as reducing the irrigation and electricity consumption needs. You can also benefit from improved organoleptic qualities in your plants, resulting in better smell and taste.