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Substrates for growing cannabis

Cannabis can be grown with different substrates according to the grower's personal taste. In this article we tell you everything you need to know about the most popular growing media for growing marijuana.

Products to enhance microbial soil life

Feeding the soil is crucial to achieve best results when growing organic cannabis. In this article we tell you how to do it and what are the best products to enhance the microbial soil life, which highly improves nutrient uptake and has a direct impact on the overall performance of your plants.

How to Consume Cannabis Concentrates

Cannabis resin extracts are more popuar than ever, with thousands of enthusiasts around the world. In this article we explain you different ways to consume this type of concentrates, from the traditional joint to modern dabbing techniques.

How cannabis can help during your period

Cannabis can be a very useful option to treat the typical symptoms of the menstrual cycle. In this article we tell you more about these symptoms and how cannabinoids and terpenes can relieve them. We'll also take a look at the important role played by estrogen during your period, and how it affects the way your body deals with cannabis.

Negra 44 by R-Kiem Seeds, an Indica with African origins

In this article we tell you some details about Negra 44, a mostly Indica hybrid developed by Spanish seed company R-Kiem Seeds. Resulting from a Ghana x Top 44 hybrid, this genetics combines the abundant production and early flowering of the Dutch parent with the spicy aroma and cheerful effect of the African mom. A true delight for connoisseurs!

Introduction to Mosca Seeds

Alchimiaweb is proud to introduce Mosca Seeds, an American cannabis seed company with awesome, top quality genetics. In this article we tell you more about them and present you some of their best strains, now available in our grow shop!

Pinene: A terpene that can improve your memory

Pinene is one of the most abundant terpenes in Nature, also in cannabis. Its effects and properties have been demonstrated in diverse studies, being one of the compounds with greatest therapeutic potential. In this article we tell you more about pinene and its applications.

7 fast flowering cannabis strains

In this article we take a look at some of the fastest cannabis strains on the market. While also taking into account other traits like yield or quality, we've made a list of 7 genetics widely known for their early flowering, so you can easily check which ones suit you best.

Cannabicyclol (CBL) - A cannabinoid in need of investigation

Cannabicyclol or CBL is one of the many cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, in this case as a degradation of another cannabinoid, CBC. In this article we tell you more about this interesting compound, one of the less studied by the scientific community.

7 high yielding cannabis strains

A high production of buds is one of the most sought-after traits when growers must decide which strain to grow. In this article we present you 7 excellent varieties with above-average yields, which are also easy to grow and definitely worth trying!

Portela by R-Kiem Seeds, a high-flying Sativa

On this occasion, we present you here one of the best mostly Sativa strains developed by the Spanish seed company R-Kiem Seeds, Portela. Thanks to combining two exceptional parents and after several backcrosses, the guys at R-Kiem have created a variety with the best traits of tropical genetics but with a structure, production of buds and flowering period ideal for indoor grows. A true gift for all Sativa lovers!

Vitalink nutrients available at Alchimiaweb

Vitalink is a company based in Coventry (England) dedicated to the formulation and manufacture of top quality nutrients and additives for plants. In this article we tell you more about them and their products, which provide awesome results no matter what growing medium you're using.

Cannabis trends in the USA (2017)

In this article we present you some of the most sought-after cannabis genetics in American dispensaries. While some of them have sky-rocketed in popularity in Europe over the past years, others still remain unknown for the vast majority of the public, something that we're quite sure will soon change!

Moxie Seeds available at Alchimiaweb

Moxie Seeds & Extracts was founded in 2015 in Los Angeles (California) by a group of enthusiasts of cannabis breeding and resin concentrates. As you'll see in this article, they offer an amazing range of genetics especially bred for trichome production, always looking to get the best possible quality when extracting resin.

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.