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Smoke Report: Punch Out by Purple City Genetics

Today we'd love for you to share a tasting of one of the most surprising plants that we've tried lately: Punch Out from Californian friends Purple City Genetics. With an intense and complex flavour, this variety has captivated us from the first moment, so we wanted to share with you a simple tasting report so that you can get to know it better.

Sustainability & Cannabis cultivation

There are many ways to grow cannabis, some more damaging to the environment than others. Today we are going to delve into this topic and we will tell you what you can do to make your cultivation more sustainable and respectful of nature while still obtaining magnificent harvests, and all while improving the quality of the results at the same time!

Tissue Culture for Cannabis

In vitro plant propagation or micropropagation is a technique that has advanced considerably in recent years. Today we'd like to present a brief introduction to this highly specialised method of cultivation, which, as you will see, opens up many possibilities for cannabis growers.

RIP Frenchy Cannoli, master hashishin

To talk about Frenchy Cannoli is to talk about passion for cannabis and hashish. Sadly, our favourite hashishin left us suddenly on July 18, so today we'd like to pay him a little tribute with this article.

High Times, the cannabis reference magazine

The American magazine High Times has been one of most popular cannabis publications in the world for more than 40 years. The loyalty to its editorial line, as well as the quality of the information and good work of its editors and publishers team, have made it into a real classic, with tens of issues and an increasing number of readers. Today we tell you the story of this magazine, and how it became what it's today.

Mila: the life of the hash queen

Today we'd like to introduce you to one of the greatest personalities in the cannabis sector, Mila Jensen, who has had a fundamental influence particularly in the world of resin extractions. At Alchimia we wanted to pay tribute to her fascinating experiences and take a moment to thank her for all her generosity and love for cannabis.

Low-THC Cannabis Varieties

The rise of medical cannabis, and more specifically CBD, has sparked a growing interest in low-THC, high-CBD cannabis strains from both professional growers and the general public. In this article, we will delve into this subject and show you some of the market's best genetics with these characteristics.

Runtz, born under a lucky star

Since its official launching at the end of 2017, Runtz genetics hasn't stopped receiving awards and praise due to its quality and, why not say it?, a great marketing campaign. Today we are going to see in detail this unique plant, and show you some of the options available in case you want to try it. You won't regret it!

Elev8 Seeds, guaranteed authentic US genetics

We're happy to have recently added a new U.S. seed bank to the Alchimia catalogue: Elev8 Seeds, a bank creating exciting new hybrids from the latest generation of elite clones from the American cannabis market with an emphasis on quality over everything else. Find out more about their genetic work in this introductory article.

Perfect Tree Seeds - Presentation and interview

Today we'd like to share our interview with a promising seed bank that we recently introduced in our catalogue: Perfect Tree. Based in Barcelona, this group of cannabis artisans specialises in selecting exceptional phenotypes for the creation of new hybrids, varieties with a lot of character bred from exclusive plants that we can now finally enjoy. But we'd better let them be the ones to tell you... read on!

Alchimia 2001 - 2021: 20 years growing happiness!

Alchimia Grow Shop is celebrating 20 years in the cannabis sector, and we wanted to enjoy it with you by remembering what the cannabis world was like in 2001, the year we opened our store. A post full of memories and that, as you will see, shows just how much things have changed in the intervening years. We hope you enjoy it, and we're sure it'll stir your memories too!

How to choose the extractor fan for your indoor grow room

Choosing the right exhaust fan for indoor grows is one of the most important tasks for any grower. Beginner cultivators often have doubts, so today we are going to explain step by step how to calculate the air flow needed, and how to put together an air exchange system to make the most of its advantages.

Medicinal Cannabis strains

Choosing a medicinal cannabis variety is not always an easy task, especially if you are looking for a specific chemotype or cannabinoid ratio. Sometimes what is required is a plant that has considerable amounts of several cannabinoids in order to achieve a specific effect. With this article, we want to make things easier for you by listing some of the best therapeutic strains, ordered by their ratio of the main cannabinoids, THC and CBD.

The history of Purple Punch (Alpha Cut)

In this blog post we're going to dive right into the elite "Alpha Cut" clone of Purple Punch. We'll take you on a tour from its beginnings to the present day, focusing on the characteristics of this wonderful cultivar. A selection highly appreciated by lovers of genuine terpenes, by breeders and by fans of resin extractions.

How to make organic Supersoil

Sowing season is upon us, and with it, we must finalise the preparations for the next indoor season. Today we will explain what Supersoil is and how to prepare some so that you can cultivate an entire crop irrigating exclusively with plain water thanks to a substrate that's as alive as it is fertile.

Tips for germinating vegetable seeds for your garden

In this article we show you a few tricks to maximize your success when germinating seeds for the garden, paying special attention to the most important points to get an excellent germination rate. From the plan for sowing to the type of substrate or water to use, here we have all the information you'll need to start your garden in the best possible way.