The_Wanderer In the vast, often chaotic world of cannabis cultivation, where strain names are tossed around like marketing buzzwords and genetic purity is frequently lost to profiteering, Authentic Thin Mint has always stood apart as a true outlier.
Thin Mint earned its name not from hype, but from a genuinely rare terpene expression of eucalyptol (cineole), that delivers crisp, cooling mint aroma and taste that's almost mythical in modern cannabis. While thousands of strains chase earthy, fruity, or diesel profiles, true mintiness remains exceptionally uncommon, often appearing only in trace amounts even when present. This isn't just flavor and aroma though, it also brings a functional rarity.
What makes Thin Mint uniquely therapeutic lies in that eucalyptol-dominant profile, synergizing with balanced cannabinoids for effects that feel like a clean breath of winter air.
Mental Clarity & Mood Elevation-
A gentle uplift that clears mental fog, reduces anxiety, and enhances focus. Ideal for daytime relief without heavy sedation.
Stress & Pain Management.
Natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties soothe chronic discomfort, headaches, and muscle tension.
Respiratory Support-
The cooling menthol-like sensation acts as a bronchodilator, easing breathing and providing relief for sinus issues or respiratory strain.
Overall Wellness-
Antioxidant and calming effects promote relaxation, better sleep, and a renewed sense of calm amid daily chaos.
In a market flooded with disappointing fakes, this grow diary follows the journey of reviving stable, authentic Thin Mint F1-hybrids, honoring its legacy as a refreshing, therapeutic escape. Potent and purposefully healing. Here I will be growing the real mint magic.
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Used method
Other
Germination Method
4
Week 4. Vegetation
2mo ago
1/3
16 hrs
Light Schedule
23 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
No Smell
Smell
55 %
Air Humidity
75.71 liters
Pot Size
Nutrients 4
Homebox Fish Emulsion
10 mll
Calcium Carbonate Dissolved in Vinegar
1 mll
Epsom Salt
1 mll
The_Wanderer 5 weeks after germination, the plants are showing their distinctive adult characteristics. Very short internodal spacing, vigorous side branching, and the form of the leaf is recognizable. I can tell these apart from other plants visually, but I mark them anyway in case I am no longer around they can still be identified by others. Being the first generation of a hybrid the plants are very similar to each other being a 50/50 mix of the parents, yet can be divided into 2 physical expressions. One has very narrow leaves and the other has a leaf that looks more like a hybrid leaf shape. These physical differences may coincide with nuanced effects and flavor.
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Used techniques
LST
Technique
5
Week 5. Vegetation
2mo ago
1/14
16 hrs
Light Schedule
23 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
No Smell
Smell
55 %
Air Humidity
75.71 liters
Pot Size
Nutrients 3
Homebox Fish Emulsion
10 mll
Calcium Carbonate Dissolved in Vinegar
1 mll
Epsom Salt
1 mll
The_Wanderer Another week and training is still underway but is working fine, nice side branching and tight internodal spacing. It does fight hard against the training. Sometimes They break free of the gardening wire and I have to re-wrap it. Very vigorous and healthy plants, forgiving and tough.
Typical adult leaves for Thin Mint. An interesting trait from one of the parents is carried over. It was here I did some light defoliation and took clones. I moistened some coco coir grow plugs and put the cutting inside. They joined some strangers for a nap under a humidity dome.
This is the end of vegetation. Time to flower.
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Week 7. Flowering
2mo ago
1/8
11 hrs
Light Schedule
23 °C
Day Air Temp
6.0
pH
No Smell
Smell
55 %
Air Humidity
75.71 liters
Pot Size
30 cm
Lamp Distance
Nutrients 4
Homebox Fish Emulsion
10 mll
Calcium Carbonate Dissolved in Vinegar
1 mll
Epsom Salt
1 mll
The_Wanderer All cuttings have rooted, some better than others. Bud sites are forming everywhere. Those close internodes with LST shoot off into a lot of bud sites. Its ganja fireworks in slow motion.
This happens because clones kind of “remember” the stage they were taken from.
If a clone comes from a plant that was already mature or in flower, it can start showing pistils even under a veg light schedule. The hormones haven’t reset yet, especially if the clone is still rooting or a bit stressed.
It’s pretty common when:
the cutting was taken from a flowering plant
the clone is still building roots
the genetics are a bit sensitive
Most of the time it’s nothing to worry about. Once the clone is well rooted and happy, it’ll usually stop flowering and go back to normal veg growth after a couple of weeks. You’ll see the new leaves return to normal shape.
Only a problem if it keeps flowering long-term — or if it’s an auto (autos won’t re-veg).
In short: normal behavior, just give it time and steady conditions 🌱
I never use a rooting hormone to make clones, and never trim the tips of the leaves because I use s humidity dome and have great results. Where does the rooting hormone come from in the cutting?
hello my friend so The rooting hormone doesn’t “come from nowhere” — the cutting already has it.
Plants naturally produce auxins, especially near growing tips and nodes. When you take a cutting, auxins accumulate at the cut site and signal the plant to form roots.
A rooting hormone product just concentrates or supplements those signals to speed things up or improve consistency, especially in tougher conditions.
If your humidity, temperature, and handling are good (like with a dome), the plant can absolutely root on its own — which is why you’re seeing great results without trimming leaves or using hormones.
Growers Love my friend and enjoy your clones 🙏🙏🙏👊👊👊
The_Wanderer Clones doing ok. Changed to 10-14. Relative humidity was too high, 70%, during scotoperiod so I am giving 25% less water and have removed some leaves to help. After 2 weeks I will do more because I don't want to stress them too much. This helped bring the humidity down to acceptable. During photoperiod the relative humidity is acceptable. I'm guessing 4 more weeks of flowering at least.
hi
Ich glaube das das Foxtailing durch Lichstress entsteht......😜
Ich würde versuchen die LED etwas runter zu drehen und würde den Abstand LED-zur Pflanze auch noch etwas verringern....😉
wenns an der Genetik liegt ,kannst du dagegen eigentlich nichts machen.......
Viel Glück
Foxtailing isn’t always stress — some cultivars just do it by nature, especially certain sativa-leaning or dessert lines.
A few that are well known to foxtail naturally:
Dr. Grinspoon (Barney’s) – probably the classic example
Thai / Landrace sativas (Thai, Lao, Cambodian, etc.)
Haze lines (Neville’s Haze, Super Silver Haze, Amnesia Haze phenos)
Strawberry Cough (many phenos)
Jack Herer (especially sativa-leaning cuts)
Durban Poison
Kali Mist
Lemon Haze phenos
G13 Haze
Modern hybrids that sometimes show genetic foxtailing:
Gorilla Glue phenos
Runtz phenos
Wedding Cake phenos
Gelato phenos
In these cases, foxtailing is part of the bud structure and flower stacking, not a sign of light or heat stress. The key difference is that genetic foxtails form symmetrically and consistently, not just on the top closest to the light.
It’s one of those traits that looks odd at first but can be totally normal — and sometimes even desirable 🌱
Phloemsaft (Blutungen): Wenn die Pflanze eine mechanische Verletzung am Stängel hat, kann nährstoffreicher Saft austreten. Bestimmte Anthocyane (Farbstoffe) im Saft können diesen rot oder violett färben, ähnlich wie sich auch Stängel bei Stress oder Nährstoffmangel (wie Phosphor) verfärben können.
The_Wanderer Its only been 6 days, and I increased the scotoperiod by 1 hour to try to encourage her to finish faster, but she has some weeks to go. Also lowered the light just a little.
The places I pollinated are bursting with matured seeds. These will be the cross with Alien Sparkle, and the undisclosed male special project.
I am a little impatient and ready to start the next seeds. So Ive been considering that. Not so easy to decide what to plant next.
I usually use the manufacturer's recommendations on lamp distance from the top of the plants/canopy, but its different for some cultivars. Some need a little more distance at 100% some can take it a little closer than the recommendation. What signs do you look for to dial it in?
Good question — the manufacturer numbers are a good starting point, but the plants always have the final say.
What I watch for when dialing in light distance:
Too much light:
Leaves start praying hard, then taco or curl up at the edges
Tops look pale or washed out (light bleaching)
New growth gets tight and slightly stressed
Leaf temps feel hot compared to ambient
Too little light:
Plants stretch more than expected
Leaves stay flat or slightly droopy
Slower growth, larger internode spacing
Sweet spot signs:
Leaves are gently praying, not clawing
Strong color without paling
Tight internodes and steady growth
No heat stress at the canopy
I usually move the light a few inches at a time and wait a day or two before adjusting again. Different cultivars (and even phenos) absolutely tolerate different intensities.
In the end, I trust plant response over charts every time 🌱
The_Wanderer This wasn't just another grow, it was a homage to an authentic and unique cultivar. In a world flooded with mislabeled copies and unstable phenos, this Thin Mint reminds us again why the original stands apart.
The clones are rooted strong for spring revival, seeds banked of some amazing crosses. As the the garden is dismantled for winter shutdown, I step back with quiet gratitude. Authentic Thin Mint endures!
Thanks to all who followed. Time for winter hibernation.
Until the light returns...
The mint taste in cannabis is caused by its terpene profile. Terpenes are aromatic molecules that give plants their smell and flavor, and different combinations create different taste impressions.
In cannabis, a “minty” or cooling flavor usually comes from a combination of terpenes, not from pure menthol itself. Small amounts of menthol-like terpenoids (such as eucalyptol / 1,8-cineole or pulegone), together with pinene and sometimes limonene, can create a fresh, mint- or eucalyptus-like character. These mint-associated terpenes are relatively rare and usually present in low concentrations, but they are very potent aromatically, so even trace amounts can noticeably influence the overall flavor.
Scanning through week 10 of flowering I started to think about all the people that knew Thin Mint from buying a clone. That same clone grown by so many people, over and over. Like a CD skipping or a scratched vinyl record. I think about what they missed out on by not seeing more examples of the F1-hybrid like these. Growing resin covered calyx in the middle of the leaves, or the tiny star shape- diving board leaf growing out of the fan leaves. Something primordial? Or is it just experimenting new expressions? I should have thought to fill them with water and see if she... no that's a pitcher plant I'm thinking of. Cannabis is not carnivorous. Cannabis only hypnotizes monkeys to care for it.
