Xpie77 Purple Mints β Grow Diary (GrowDiaries ready) π
Strain: Paradise Seeds β Purple Mints
Number of plants: 3
Pot: 11 L fabric pot
Medium: Airy organic potting soil + perlite
Nutrients: Only pH'd water in veg β bloom only PK 13/14
Lamp: Bestva pro 3000 (450 W)
Tent: 80 Γ 80 Γ 180 cm
Start germination: November 15, 2025
Germination method: Paper towel 3 successful
What I've done / status
Week
Date
Height
Lamp settings
1
Nov 19-25
4-10 cm
Bestva 415 watt @ 50% β 50 cm distance
Seedling β day 6 finally first real leaf!
1
Nov 24 (today)
Β±10 cm
TS3000 @ 60% β 45 cm distance
Tonight transplanting to 11 L + starting LST/topping
2-4
Dec
TS3000 75-100% β slowly raising
Veg + training
Bloom
Jan-Feb 2026
TS3000 100% β 30-35 cm distance
Only PK 13/14 weeks 3-7 + flush
Goal this run: 200-300 g dry Purple Mints from this one plant
With the TS 3000 at 100% in an 80Γ80, that's perfectly achievable.
In short: everything is ready, tonight I'm transplanting her and then we're going to rock it.
Put this exactly 1-to-1 in your GrowDiaries, it fits perfectly and looks clean. Drop the link when you're live! ππ±
Xpie77 Grow Diary: Purple Mints (Paradise Seeds)
Week 4 vegetative growth (day 28 from germination)
Setup: 3 Γ 11-liter fabric pots, Biobizz Light-Mix, BestVA 415W LED (at ~45-50 cm height, 18/6 schedule, dimmer at ~40-50% for veg phase), EC 1.2-1.4, pH 6.2-6.5, temperature 25-27Β°C day / 21Β°C night, RH 50-60%
Seed performance
Three plants are still looking strong β all three have germinated and come through well. No dropouts this week; they are growing evenly and showing consistent vigor. The Purple Mints genetics seems to be well present in all three.
Overall growth
Height: 30-34 cm from the ground (average ~32 cm, +13 cm since week 3)
Number of nodes: 7-9 true sets + top per plant
Stem thickness: 9-11 mm
Color: Deep dark green with a subtle purple hue already on the petioles and the newest leaves of two of the three plants (anthocyanin is becoming more apparent). The third remains completely green, but otherwise identical in development.
All three are compact and bushy, with wide internodes and many side branches β perfect indica structure. The upgrade to 11L pots (instead of 7L) provides more root space, making growth even more stable; this is a good size for Purple Mints with limited veg time or trained plants (often 65-80g+ per plant possible with LST/topping).
Leaf development
Leaves are large, wide, and sturdy; dark green with slight purple tones on the undersides and stems of the colorful specimens. No deficiencies, no burn spots, no clawing or drooping leaves. New growth is coming in tight, shiny, and vital β the plants are responding super well to the higher light intensity of the 415W and the extra pot space.
Root development
Pots (now 11L) are well filled and active for all three; white, thick roots are developing quickly and filling the larger bottom without stress. No root problems β the transition to larger pots stimulates even better root growth and drinking behavior.
Water & nutrients this week
Watered 4x with 1.5-2 liters per plant (20-25% runoff, adjusted for larger pot)
Nutrients: Hesi
β TNT Complex 5 ml/L
β Root Complex 2 ml/L
β PowerZyme 2 ml/L
β SuperVit 1 drop/10L
EC after addition: 1.3-1.4, pH adjusted to 6.3
Transition went smoothly; all three reacted positively with even faster growth and tighter leaves. With 11L pots, they are now drinking more consistently.
Training / shaping
LST further implemented on all three: main tops fully bent and secured. Side branches guided up with clips and ties, so now there are 7-9 main branches per plant at equal height.
On days 26-27, light topping was done above the 5th-6th node on all three β the new tops are already growing vigorously and filling out the canopy nicely. With the BestVA 415W (Samsung LM301B diodes + Mean Well driver, full spectrum), the coverage is perfect for the trio in a ~120x120 cm area β even PPFD, no hotspots.
Pre-flower signs
On two plants, small white pistils visible from day 27-28 at the nodes. The third shows nothing yet, but thatβs normal variation. Still fully in veg, but the switch to 12/12 can happen in 1-2 weeks if desired.
Summary week 4
The trio of Purple Mints is growing like crazy with the new BestVA 415W and the upgrade to 11L pots! Compact, bushy structure, fast node production, and early color variation in two of them. The larger pots + Hesi nutrients give a significant boost β more root space prevents limitations later in bloom, and yields of 60-80g+ per plant seem realistic with this setup.
Next week Iβm aiming for 40-45 cm per plant, even more even canopy formation, and possibly the start of a scrog net or more intensive LST. The smell is getting stronger: sweet mint + fruity/purple undertone when you rub the leaves.
This is going to be a killer set with three strong ladies in the ideal 11L setup! π±
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Week 5. Flowering
5mo ago
1/6
50 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
24 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
Strong
Smell
0.8 PPM
TDS
50 %
Air Humidity
24 Β°C
Solution Temp
24 Β°C
Substrate Temp
24 Β°C
Night Air Temp
11 l
Pot Size
50 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 1
Bio Bloom
10 mll
Xpie77 Grow Diary: Purple Mints (Paradise Seeds)
Week 1 flowering (day 35-42 from germination, first week after switch to 12/12)
Total week: ~week 5 from seed
Setup: 3 Γ 11-liter fabric pots, Biobizz Light-Mix, BestVA 415W LED (at ~40-45 cm height, 12/12 schedule, dimmer at ~70-80% for flowering start), EC 1.4-1.6, pH 6.2-6.5, temperature 24-26Β°C day / 19-21Β°C night, RH 45-55%
General growth & stretch
Height: 38-44 cm from the ground (average ~41 cm, +9 cm since week 4)
Number of buds: 8-10 sets + top per plant
Stem thickness: 11-13 mm
Stretch: Minimal to moderate (~25-35% growth), as expected with this indica-dominant Purple Mints (75% indica). The plants remain compact and bushy β no wild stretch, perfect for the 11L pots and reinforced LST structure.
Color: Deep dark green, with two plants now clearly showing a purple hue on leaf stems and new leaves (anthocyanins triggered by the flowering switch + cooler nights). The third plant remains mostly green but shows purple hints on the undersides.
Flower development (week 1 flowering)
Pre-flowers are developing quickly: small white stigmas are exploding at all nodes, buds are starting to form (calyxes are swelling). No real buds yet, but the sites are getting damaged and hairier. Smell is more intense: sweet mint + fruity (strawberry/banana) undertone, with a slight pungent/skunky hint β typical Purple Mints that already smells when you walk by.
Leaf development
Leaves are healthy and dark green, sugar leaves are growing and becoming sticky. No deficiencies, no burning or yellow edges β fan leaves remain tight. New growth is now focusing on bud formation instead of height.
Root development
Roots are still active in the 11L pots, but growth is slowing slightly now in flowering. White roots are filling the pot well, drainage holes show healthy activity. No stress β the larger pots help during the nutrient-hungry phase.
Water & nutrients this week
Watered 4-5 times with 1.8-2.2 liters per plant (25-30% adjusted to higher drinking needs in flowering)
Hesi flowering schedule started:
β Hesi Bloom Complex 5 ml/L
β Hesi Boost 2 ml/L (2x per week)
β Hesi PowerZyme 2 ml/L
β Hesi SuperVit 1 drop/10L
EC: 1.5-1.6, pH adjusted to 6.3
Plant is drinking more since the switch; no overfeeding signs β everything is absorbed and tight.
Training / shaping
LST/scrog net tightened: all main branches (7-9 per plant) kept at the same height. With minimal stretch, the canopy is nice and flat and often filled β ideal light penetration under the BestVA 415W (full spectrum, Samsung LM301B diodes). No new training anymore; only adjusting as needed.
Summary week 1 flowering
The switch to 12/12 went perfectly β minimal stretch, rapid stigma development, and early smell boost in all three plants. The Purple Mints genetics is already shining: compact structure, color variation, and nutrient hunger well met by Hesi Bloom + Boost and the 11L pots.
The BestVA 415W (dimmed but powerful) covers the trio excellently in ~120x120 cm area. Expect formed buds and more trichomes in weeks 2-3 of flowering. Still ~7-8 weeks until harvest (total 55-60 days flowering).
This trio is going to be awesome β three compact, colorful beasts under good light!
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Week 6. Flowering
4mo ago
1/11
50 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
24 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
Strong
Smell
0.8 PPM
TDS
50 %
Air Humidity
24 Β°C
Solution Temp
24 Β°C
Substrate Temp
24 Β°C
Night Air Temp
11 l
Pot Size
50 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 1
Bio Bloom
10 mll
Xpie77 Groeiverslag: Purple Mints (Paradise Seeds)
Week 2 bloei (dag 42-49 vanaf ontkiemen, tweede week na switch naar 12/12)
Totaal week: ~week 6 vanaf zaad
Setup: 3 Γ 11 liter stoffen potten, Biobizz Light-Mix, BestVA 415W LED (op ~35-40 cm hoogte, 12/12 schema, dimmer op ~75-85% voor bloei), EC 1.5-1.7, pH 6.2-6.5, temperatuur 24-26Β°C dag / 19-21Β°C nacht, RV 45-55%
Algemene groei & stretch
Hoogte: 42-48 cm vanaf de grond (gemiddeld ~45 cm, +4 cm sinds week 1 bloei)
Aantal knopen: 8-10 sets + top per plant
Stam dikte: 12-14 mm
Stretch: Bijna gestopt β minimale toename deze week, typisch voor deze indica-dominante Purple Mints (75% indica). De planten blijven compact en bossig, ideaal voor de 11L potten en de getrainde structuur. Geen problemen met ruimte onder de BestVA 415W.
Bloemontwikkeling (week 2 bloei)
Knoppen ontwikkelen zich mooi: calyxen zwellen verder op, pistils blijven wit en talrijk, en de eerste echte bud-vorming is zichtbaar bij alle nodes. Suikerblaadjes worden dikker en beginnen plakkerig te worden. De toppen worden ronder en compacter β nog geen grote buds, maar de sites vullen zich goed.
Geur: Duidelijk sterker en complexer β zoete mint, fruitig (strawberry/banana), met een lichte gas/pine ondertoon. De aroma is al lekker als je de tent opent.
Bladontwikkeling
Bladeren gezond en donkergroen; bij twee planten wordt de paarse gloed op bladstelen, onderkantjes en nieuw blad duidelijker (anthocyanine slaat goed door door de bloeifase en iets koelere nachten). Geen tekorten, geen verbranding of gele randen. Fanbladeren blijven strak en vitaal.
Wortelontwikkeling
Wortels in de 11L potten blijven actief maar groeien trager nu in bloei. Witte, gezonde wortels vullen de pot goed β drainagegaten tonen nog steeds activiteit. De grotere potten helpen bij de nutrient-hungry fase zonder stress.
Water & voeding deze week
4-5x bewaterd met 2,0-2,5 liter per plant (25-30% afloop)
Hesi bloei-schema voortgezet:
β Hesi Bloom Complex 5 ml/L
β Hesi Boost 2 ml/L (2x per week)
β Hesi PowerZyme 2 ml/L
β Hesi SuperVit 1 druppel/10L
EC: 1.6-1.7, pH bijgesteld naar 6.3
Plant drinkt goed en neemt alles op zonder problemen β geen overvoedingssignalen.
Training / vorming
LST/scrog-net verder aangespannen: alle 7-9 hoofdtakken per plant op gelijke hoogte gehouden voor optimale lichtpenetratie. Met de minimale stretch is de kroon mooi plat en gelijkmatig β de BestVA 415W (full spectrum met Samsung LM301B diodes) zorgt voor uitstekende dekking over het trio in ~120x120 cm gebied.
Samenvatting week 2 bloei
Week 2 bloei verloopt uitstekend bij alle drie de Purple Mints! Minimale stretch, snelle pistil- en calyx-ontwikkeling, en de kenmerkende geur bouwt mooi op. De paarse tinten komen bij twee planten sterker door β precies wat we hopen bij deze strain.
De combinatie van 11L potten, Hesi Bloom + Boost en de BestVA 415W (dimmed maar krachtig) past perfect bij de nutrient-hungry aard van Purple Mints. Verwacht in week 3-4 dikkere buds, meer trichomen en nog intensere kleur.
Nog ongeveer 6-7 weken tot harvest (totaal 55-60 dagen bloei).
Dit trio wordt echt vet β compacte, kleurrijke en geurige dames! Blijf monitoren op trichomen. Succes! π±
Xpie77 Grow Diary: Purple Mints (Paradise Seeds)
Week 6 flowering (day 70-77 from germination, sixth week after switching to 12/12)
Total week: ~week 10 from seed
Setup: 3 Γ 11-liter fabric pots, Biobizz Light-Mix, BestVA 415W LED (at ~30-35 cm height, 12/12 schedule, dimmer at ~85-95% for late flowering), EC 1.6-1.8, pH 6.2-6.5, temperature 23-25Β°C day / 18-20Β°C night, RH 40-50%
General growth
Height: 48-54 cm from the ground (average ~51 cm, minimal stretch since week 2 of flowering)
Number of buds: 8-10 sets + top per plant
Stem thickness: 13-15 mm
The plants remain compact and bushy thanks to the strong indica-dominant genetics (75% indica). No extra height, all energy goes to the buds. The 11L pots provide just enough space without restriction.
Flower development (week 6 flowering)
Buds are swelling quickly and becoming thick & hard β this is the phase where Purple Mints really packs on mass. Calyxes are well-filled, sugar leaves are thick and covered in trichomes. The buds are compact and starting to show that typical dense structure.
On all three plants, the purple color is now clearly visible: purple hues on the buds, leaf stems, and sugar leaves (anthocyanin is coming through well due to the cooler nights and late flowering phase). Orange pistils are starting to appear among the white hairs.
Aroma: Very intense β sweet mint with a fruity explosion of strawberry, banana, and sweetness. When you open the tent, it smells like fresh banana bread with a tingling, gas-like undertone. The aroma hangs heavily in the air.
Leaf development
Fan leaves are starting to yellow slightly (normal in late flowering), but sugar leaves remain green and sticky. No serious deficiencies. The purple glow is now prominent on all three plants β they look visually stunning with purple, green, and white trichomes.
Root development
Roots in the 11L pots are still active but hardly growing anymore. Drainage holes show healthy white roots. The larger pots have helped capture the nutrient-hungry late flowering phase without stress.
Water & nutrients this week
Watered 4-5 times with 2.2-2.8 liters per plant (25-35% runoff)
Hesi bloom schedule:
β Hesi Bloom Complex 5 ml/l
β Hesi Boost 2 ml/L (2-3 times a week)
β Hesi PowerZyme 2 ml/L
β Hesi SuperVit 1 drop/10L
EC: 1.7-1.8, pH adjusted to 6.3
The plants are not hungry for nutrients but are absorbing everything well. No overfeeding.
Training / shaping
Scrog net of LST fully balanced: all 7-9 main branches per plant at equal height, perfect light penetration. The BestVA 415W (full spectrum with Samsung LM301B diodes) runs at high intensity and produces thick, resin-rich buds without hotspots.
Summary week 6 flowering
Week 6 flowering is a strong swell phase for this trio of Purple Mints! The buds are swelling nicely, the purple colors are coming through beautifully on all three plants, and the aroma is now truly impressive (mint + strawberry/banana with gas).
With the 11L pots, Hesi nutrients, and the BestVA 415W, itβs performing excellently. Trichomes are starting to develop well β another 2-3 weeks until harvest (total 55-60+ days flowering, depending on trichome ripeness).
Expect dense, resin-rich buds with a visual spectacle of purple, orange, and white trichomes. This is going to be a top set!
Keep a close eye on the trichomes (milky/cloudy with some amber for perfect timing)π±
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Week 9. Flowering
3mo ago
1/8
60 cm
Height
12 hrs
Light Schedule
24 Β°C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
Strong
Smell
0.8 PPM
TDS
50 %
Air Humidity
24 Β°C
Solution Temp
24 Β°C
Substrate Temp
24 Β°C
Night Air Temp
11 l
Pot Size
50 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 2
Bio Bloom
5 mll
PK 13-14
2 mll
Xpie77 Almost ready but not as ready as the others