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How to use Metrop nutrient charts

Today we present the Metrop product range of nutrients and additives and explain how to easy it is to use their growing charts, essential reading if you want to get the most out of your plants.

The Origins of Diesel

The Diesel genetics represented a very important contribution to the cannabis world. The spectacular organoleptic traits of most of its specimens, as well as its strong cerebral effect, make Diesel varieties a real treasure for many growers and breeders, who are constantly amazed by the quality of this strain. In this post we tell you the origins of this genetics, how and where it came in and which were the first hybrids developed from it.

Benefits of organic farming

Discover how organic farming can transform the way you grow and consume. From the microbial life in the soil to the best natural fertilizers on the market, today we'll tell you why you should switch to this growing method, its main benefits, and how to apply it correctly.

Deficiencies and excesses in Cannabis

This post shows the main deficiencies and excesses of macro and micro-nutrients that can affect our cannabis plants during their cultivation. If you detect deficiencies or excesses in your cannabis plants, you can now learn how to prevent them and treat them in following crops.

Growing mushrooms in a propagator with a heating mat

Do you already grow mushrooms at home and want to improve your results? Today we propose a growing method that allows you to do so, simply using a plastic propagator and a heating mat: two key tools for controlling the climate, avoiding contamination, and obtaining more abundant and stable harvests. Growing mushrooms with great results has never been easier.

Master in Cannabis from the University of Barcelona, ​​a great opportunity

CannabisHub and the University of Barcelona have launched an innovative Master's Degree in Cannabis, designed to provide comprehensive and advanced training in the cannabis sector. This program offers high job placement in an emerging field, with a double professional and university degree that will enhance your resume. Today we tell you all about this interesting project and how it will help you find a job in this sector.

Critical Mass by Mr. Nice, a legendary cannabis strain

Since its development before 2000, Mr. Nice Seedbank Critical Mass has become one of the most popular, grown and awarded genetics in Europe, especially in Spain. In this article we take a look at the origins of this strain and review some of the best Critical Mass hybrids found in the market today.

Indoor cultivation during summer

Summer is undoubtedly the toughest time for most indoor plants in hot climates like southern Europe. Today we want to share a series of tips and tricks to avoid heat stress in our grow space, allowing the plants that must spend the summer indoors, under grow lamps, to continue to develop without setbacks.

AC Infinity: Automate your crop's climate

AC Infinity revolutionizes indoor growing with its intelligent climate management system. The Controller 69 PRO and the Cloudline PRO T4 extractor allow you to automate temperature, humidity, and ventilation from your smartphone with professional precision and significant noise reduction. A solution designed for growers looking for stability, efficiency... and the freedom to avoid climate stress, at least in their growing space!

Only CBD, next-generation CBD buds and resins

Only CBD lands at Alchimia with an exquisite catalog of flowers, resins, and trims that combine legality, quality, and design. With less than 0.2% THC and an aroma that seduces from the first moment, the brand focuses on transparency, rigor, and community building. Because CBD can also have soul, style...and a lot of character!

Chemdog: the story of a legend

Chemdog is probably the cannabis strain that has most influenced the seed market in recent decades. Born almost by chance, this variety has not only become a reference in its own right but has also been used as a parental for the creation of countless strains that have now become true classics. Here we'll tell you all about Chemdog and its origins.

Why grow cannabis indoors? The biggest advantages of this method

If you already enjoy the sun and the outdoors, why not have your own little paradise indoors? More yields, fewer pests, no nosy neighbors, and magazine-worthy buds. We'll tell you why indoor growing is the outdoor grower's best friend. Spoiler alert: you'll never want to wait for good weather again.

Magic Mushroom Competitions

At the height of psychedelic culture, magic mushrooms are making their way onto the competition circuit with two flagship events in 2025: the Denver Shroom Cup and the Magic Mushroom Cup in Oklahoma. Inspired by cannabis cups, these events reward not only the potency and quality of the mushrooms, but also scientific rigor and community connection. A journey through laboratory analysis, exotic genetics, and a future where fungi are finally the protagonists.

Phytoremediation: Cannabis for soil cleanup

Hemp, or cannabis, is a plant capable of cleaning soils contaminated by heavy metals or certain radioactive elements. In this article, we present how this phytoremediation works, with some famous examples of soil contamination that could be cleaned by growing cannabis or any other high-biomass plant.

10 new autoflowering seeds at Alchimia Grow Shop

Looking for the latest in autoflowering strains? In this article, we bring you 10 spectacular new developments that are taking the growing world by storm. Fast, potent, and packed with flavor, these cutting-edge genetics are here to prove that small can also be legendary. Find out what they are and why they're winning over growers around the world!

Magic mushroom varieties for experienced users

Looking for more than just a trip? This article is for experienced psychonauts who want to explore the deepest states of consciousness. We're talking serious doses, potent mushrooms, and journeys that change everything. Because sometimes, looking within means daring to go beyond.