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How to make hash with CO2 or dry ice

In this post we show you how to use Co2 or dry ice to make high grade hash extractions, quickly and effectively. You just need 40 seconds to collect a large amount of trichomes with this technique, one of the best-yielding solventless extraction methods.

Philosopher Seeds, passionate about cannabis

Philosopher Seeds is a cannabis seedbank born from the fellowship and desire to share top quality genetics with good people. In this post we tell you more about this seedbank, which was created in a small Grow Shop and is currently present all over the world.

Growing cannabis in small spaces

Growing marijuana indoors can be a very pleasant and interesting activity. Not having nough space may seem an issue, but in this post we'll tell you how to make a mini cannabis grow using few space at home. From small growing tents to micro crops, you have lots of possibilities to fit your grow in almost any corner of your house.

The origins of Northern Lights

Northern Lights is one of those legendary strains of which everyone has heard about at some time. Coming from Afghani genetics, it became one of the most used strains to create new varieties. Today, hundreds of different hybrids have been developed from the Nrothern Lights, what demonstrates its unique breeding features. In this post we tell you a bit about the origins of Northern Lights, one of the most popular Indicas worldwide.

The origins of Blueberry

The Blueberry has become one of the most popular cannabis strains around the world. Developed during the 70's in the USA by DJ Short, hundreds of hybrids have been developed from it over the decades, what demonstrates the quality and breeding value of this excellent marijuana genetics. In this post we tell you more on the origins of this worlwide renowned cannabis strain.

How to make ice water hash

In this post we tell you the basics for making top grade ice water hash easily at home. Cannabis concentrates are becoming more and more popular, and hashish is probably the safest, besides being the favourite extract of many connoisseurs.

How to make a cannabinoid analysis

In this post we show you a method known as thin-layer chromatography, used to know the presence and the approximate contents of the main cannabinoids in marijuana samples. Although it is not as accurate as gas chromatography analysis, this method allows us to know the approximate index of cannabinoids in a sample, what, as we will see, offers a large number of possibilities especially in the selection and breeding of cannabis lines.

Introduction to cannabis tasting

In this article we will introduce you in the exciting world of marijuana tasting, both organoleptic as psychoactive. From the moment we open the container with the sample until the last exhalation during the tasting, a torrent of sensations perceived by the five senses invade our body. What we will try here is to classify and to note down these sensations evaluating them according to the taste of each one. What better way to pay tribute to the buds of that we have been taking care for months?

Red Bubble Glass bubblers and waterpipes

In this post we introduce you Red Bubble Glass, a company started by Elias, an expert glass blower and extract artist. Have you ever asked yourself how bubblers or bongs are made? Well, you have the answers to your questions in this post, where Elias kindly tells us about the glass industry and his job.

How to store marijuana buds

In previous posts we told you when to properly harvest your plants and dry them. Now we'll learn the basics of storing our buds, so we can enjoy first quality marijuana throughout the year. Storing is a key aspect of cannabis cultivation, the time when almost all work is done and we only have to keep our top grade buds with their psychoactive and organoleptic features intact.

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.