Animal Mints — Legends of the Frozen North Part 3 — Smoke Review & Final Thoughts And here we are. The final chapter of this frozen journey. Before we begin, we once again want to thank everyone that followed this run from seed to harvest. We know these reports became long, divided into multiple parts across several weeks, but honestly, this is the only way we know how to properly document a cultivation journey while keeping things educational, transparent, emotional, and real. Because growing does not end at harvest. Drying matters. Trimming matters. Curing matters. Storage matters. And finally… the smoke itself matters. So before talking about the final medicine, let’s make a quick resume of how we got here. ⸻ This entire run was grown 12/12 directly from seed. Minimal intervention. Minimal stress. Almost no training at all besides occasional leaf bending and small adjustments to help light penetration naturally. The plants grew directly into the PPFD we provided, shaping themselves beautifully under the environment instead of being forced aggressively into unnatural structures. And honestly… this style of cultivation continues to impress us more and more every single run. Compact plants. Dense flowers. Massive trichome production. Efficient morphology. Beautiful natural structure. We combined both organic and mineral approaches using Plagron nutrients throughout the cycle, allowing the plants to feed aggressively while still maintaining beautiful terpene development and overall flower quality. The girls finished strong. We harvested during lights-off. We dried them whole-plant style for 10 full days at around 18–20°C and roughly 60% humidity. Then came trimming. Then curing. Then preservation. And now… Around two months later… We finally sit down in the frozen north to truly experience what these girls became. ⸻ And honestly? This medicine is beautiful. Animal Mints might carry “Mint” in the name, but in this particular run, none of the phenotypes expressed any noticeable mint profile at all. And that is completely okay. Because what these girls delivered instead was absolutely outstanding. The dominant profile is unmistakably: Pine. Diesel. Strong earthy-herbal tones. But there is also something else happening underneath it all. A strange sweetness. Not candy sweet. Not fruity sweet. Not sugary sweet. It is almost impossible to explain properly. It sits underneath the pine and diesel like a soft background note that lingers quietly behind the heavier aromas. The more time passes during curing, the more this strange sweetness starts appearing between the earthy layers. And honestly, this is exactly why we love curing so much. The plant evolves. ⸻ On inhale, the smoke immediately hits with a strong pine-diesel combination. Dense. Heavy. Rich. The earthy-herbal profile follows immediately afterward, coating the entire mouth and throat with thick lingering flavor that stays there for a very long time after exhaling. And then comes that strange sweetness again. Not fully identifiable. But present. Like the memory of sweetness rather than sweetness itself. The smoke itself is incredibly smooth despite being extremely dense. Heavy clouds. Rich texture. Oily feeling smoke. You can feel the resin content immediately. ⸻ Now let’s talk effects. Because this is where these girls truly define themselves. This is not daytime productivity medicine. Not at all. Could you enjoy it during the afternoon by a lake, pool, beach, or somewhere peaceful? Absolutely. But if you have responsibilities, work, errands, or tasks that require active focus and productivity… This is probably not the medicine you reach for. Because Animal Mints pulls you deeply into relaxation. Body and mind equally. This is not purely physical sedation. And it is not purely cerebral either. It hits both directions simultaneously. Heavy relaxation. Mental slowdown. Comfort. Warmth. Stillness. The type of medicine that makes you melt slowly into your chair while conversations become softer and time starts moving differently. Perfect for: * late afternoons * evenings * nighttime sessions * movies * deep conversations * music * relaxing environments * disconnecting from stress This is beautiful end-of-the-day medicine. And honestly… it performs that role exceptionally well. ⸻ Of course, the classic dry mouth is absolutely present. But honestly, that comes naturally with many powerful resin-heavy cultivars. Hydration becomes part of the ritual itself. And for people uncomfortable with those stronger medicinal effects, this simply may not be the right type of medicine for them. But for anxiety, stress, depression, mental exhaustion, and emotional decompression… These girls genuinely shine. ⸻ Now let’s talk final numbers. Plant A gave us: 127g Plant B gave us: 247.8g Plant C gave us: 287.9g For a final total of: 662.7 grams 127 + 247.8 + 287.9 = 662.7 And honestly… this is an outstanding result for dense, heavily resinous 12/12-from-seed plants grown with this style. Especially because the quality remained consistent across all three plants. Some flowers became slightly denser than others after drying. Some phenotypes stacked a little differently structurally. But terpene-wise? Practically identical. We stored them separately. We cured them separately. We tested them separately. And honestly, in a blind test, we genuinely do not think we could confidently tell Plant A from Plant B or Plant C. That level of terpene consistency between phenotypes is incredibly impressive. ⸻ We also want to mention how beautiful this entire project felt visually and emotionally. From the frozen harvest aesthetics… to the hanging plants… to the trimming sessions with Mr. Baggy beside us… to the cinematic frozen north imagery… everything about this run felt like a complete universe of its own. Even sitting later in the frozen north enjoying this medicine while looking over the endless ice and mountains… That image perfectly captured the feeling of this journey. Cold world. Warm medicine. Legends of the Frozen North. ⸻ Massive thanks to Zamnesia for the genetics. Massive thanks to Plagron for the nutrients and support throughout the run. Because genetics create potential, but nutrition, environment, and cultivation practices shape how that potential finally expresses itself. Huge thanks to GrowDiaries. Huge thanks to the community. The followers. The longtime supporters. The silent readers. The lovers. The skeptics. The haters. The growers sharing knowledge every day. All of you are part of these journeys too. And even though this chapter now closes… The story continues. New genetics. New runs. New experiments. New legends. The frozen north never truly sleeps. 📡 DELETED @ 1K Please stay tuned.we never quit https://www.youtube.com/@TheDogDoctorOfficial NEW 🙏 Thank you for your patience and continued support. FOR DISCOUNT CODES AND MORE JUST FOLLOW THE LINK https://website.beacons.ai/dogdoctorofficial 📲 Don’t forget to Subscribe and follow me on Instagram and YouTube @DogDoctorOfficial for exclusive content, real-time updates, and behind-the-scenes magic. 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Let’s celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together. With true love comes happiness. Always believe in yourself, and always do things expecting nothing and with an open heart. Be a giver, and the universe will give back in ways you could never imagine. 💚 Growers love to all 💚 📸 P.S. – The Eye Behind the Lens All photos in this diary (for now — except for the ones showing the camera, which I took with an iPhone) are taken with a Sony A6700 paired with a Sony full-frame macro lens and a few more. Photography is part of the story — it’s how we share the fine textures, the glow, and the quiet details that words can’t always capture. I’ve also started experimenting with photo stacking — a technique where multiple images, each taken at a slightly different focus point, are layered together to create one perfectly sharp image from front to back. 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In dieser Phase haben beide Pflanzen – 24K Gold und Gelato 33 – stark an Volumen gewonnen. Das Wachstum ist dicht und gesund, und die ersten Trainingstechniken zeigen klare Wirkung. Bei 24K Gold wurde ein gezieltes Topping durchgeführt, um die Seitentriebe zu fördern und ein flaches, gleichmäßiges Blätterdach zu formen. Die Pflanze reagierte stressfrei und zeigt bereits neue, kräftige Triebspitzen. Die internodale Abstände bleiben kompakt, die Blätter sind groß und tiefgrün – ein Hinweis auf starke Photosyntheseleistung. Gelato 33 wurde leicht gebunden (LST), um die Haupttriebe nach außen zu lenken und mehr Licht in die Mitte zu bringen. Das Resultat ist ein schön offenes Wachstum mit vielen gleichwertigen Triebspitzen. Ihr Aufbau bleibt kompakt, die Blätter sind breit und fleischig – typisch für die Indica-Dominanz dieser Genetik. Die Tropfbewässerung läuft konstant, und das Canna Coco A + B Schema wurde auf 4 ml/l erhöht. EC liegt bei etwa 1.4, pH bei 5.8–5.9. Die Pflanzen reagieren ideal auf die Dosierung, keine Anzeichen von Überdüngung oder Lockout. Klimabedingungen stabil: 🌡️ Temperatur ~25 °C 💧 Luftfeuchtigkeit ~60 % 💨 Luftzirkulation gut – Ventilator sorgt für kräftige Stämme Beide Pflanzen wirken vital, aufrecht und voller Energie. Das Fundament für das spätere ScroG-Netz ist gelegt. 24K Gold zeigt kräftige Vertikalpower – Gelato 33 besticht durch ihre symmetrische, buschige Struktur. Ein sehr erfolgreicher Abschnitt in der Veg-Phase – Training, Nährstoffversorgung und Wurzelentwicklung sind perfekt im Einklang

TH 1Q2025 - Week 9 - Flower 6 
(ON Haze X Original Haze) X Northern Lights #2 “Todd’s Haze” Objective - 8 Female Plants, Topped ONCE @ Flip, 12” when topped - Modified Sea of Green Seeds Wet: 1139PM, 28.2.2025 Germinated: 2.3.2025 Flip: 21.3.2025 Harvest: 77 Days, DATE: 6.6.2025 _________________________________________ OBSERVATIONS A B C D E F G H (Convert to Plant ID) A - Moderate - Double Top B - Tall - Single Top C - Tall - Single Top D - REALLY TALL - Single Top E - Tall - Single Top F - Moderate - Double Top G - Moderate - Single Top H - Midget - Single Top __ Fri May 2, 2025 TH 1Q25 43:F:6:1 Harvest Dehu Amount: [ 4.5, gal] Runoff: [ 0.6, gal], [ 2.9, mS/cm] Res was empty. 2 Gal, there was a LITTLE Sol’n in the bottom of the res BUT Chiller Pump DRY. Chiller pump wouldn’t work for a couple of hours. After it cooled down and was re-submerged, it started cranking. These little Synchro/magnetic pumps are pretty resilient. The Little Giant as Feed Pump is awesome and pumps from the bottom 1/4”. The Synchro needs 2“ of water to submerge, with is 1/2 - 1 Gal, sitting around for ballast. Refresh Reservoir Amount: [ 2, gal] Primer A&B: [ 24.4, ml] EC: [ 1.9, mS/cm] 4 Gallon Refresh Amount: [ 4, gal] Primer A&B: [ 48.8, ml] Silica Skin: [ 24.4, ml] REVEG   Noted Revegging. Attribute it to HIGH EC (We ran up to 2.4 before bringing back down…) Dropped LightCycle to 11/13. - Looking to STAY COOLER ( 80°F) - Let’s reduce SUB-CANOPY Lighting to 50% (Dimmer @ 25%, lights for a 4x4) __ Sat May 3, 2025 TH 1Q25 44:F:6:2 Runoff Amount: [ , gal] EC: [ , mS/cm] We’re in reveg in earnest.      __ Sun May 4, 2025 TH 1Q25 45:F:6:3 Harvested Dehu: [ 3, gal] No Refresh No Pictures Bummed re: Reveg Today - Back to work tomorrow. __ Mon May 5, 2025 TH 1Q25 46:F:6:4 Only one thing to do - is to continue. Checked for Light Leaks. Re-adjusted Top Left Side Vent. Harvest Dehu: [ 1000, mll] Runoff Amount: [ 1, l] EC: [ 2.5, mS/cm] Refresh Reservoir - [x] EC: [ 1.8, mS/cm] - [x] SLF-100: [ 30, ml] - [x] Primer A&B: [ 40, ml] - [x] 3 Gallons (Dehu) Cleaned Manifold Filter: Silica Skin (White/Flake/Film) is clogging 2µ filter Need more stable Drip Rings - have to make my own, again. ;-} __ Tue May 6, 2025 TH 1Q25 47:F:6:5 Harvest Dehu - [ ] Amount: [ , ml] Runoff Amount: [ , ml] EC: [ , mS/cm] IF Runoff is 2 Liters: - Increase fertigation time to 3 minutes - Add Event 9 (9th HF Fertigation) - [ ] Consider reducing light Intensity, Main and Sub-Canopy __ Wed May 7, 2025 TH 1Q25 48:F:6:6 __ Thu May 8, 2025 TH 1Q25 49:F:6:7 - [x] Harvest Dehu: [ 3.5, gal] - [x] Dump & Clean Reservoir (Clean with H2O2). # No Silica ;-( - [x] Refresh Reservoir: - [x] 5 Gallons - [x] EC: 1.8 mS/cm - [x] Primer A & B: [ 67.7, ml] - [x] SLF-100: [ 25, ml] Our silica is creating a silica film in the irrigation manifold’s 2µ Filter. We’ll supplement separately, bi-weekly.

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RadicalJuice – Week 10 (Flowering Week 7) Last week’s defoliation? No problem at all! 💪🌿 The plant handled it like a champ, and now the buds are stacking up beautifully, getting dense and frosty. The aroma is insane—a perfect mix of pomegranate and mandarin. 🍊🔥 Can’t wait to see how she finishes! Stay tuned, follow along, and don’t miss the final weeks! 😎 --- RadicalJuice – Woche 10 (Blüte Woche 7) Die Entlaubung letzte Woche? Kein Problem! 💪🌿 Sie hat das super weggesteckt, und jetzt sind die Buds richtig am Wachsen – dicht, fett und voller Harz. Der Geruch ist einfach unbeschreiblich, eine Mischung aus Granatapfel und Mandarine. 🍊🔥 Bin gespannt, wie sie sich bis zum Ende entwickelt! Bleibt dran, folgt mir und verpasst nichts! 😎

One of the best Green House Seeds strains ! Absolutely in love with Auto Kalashnikova ! Super strain !

Day 71 - Ripening has begun a. pumped out the DWC, and changed for Ripen formula b. we will ripen for 2 weeks, then we will flush! c. her buds are really making large cones, i think they are reaching hard for the light d. stigmas are about 40% orange, 75% light intensity, still 16 hours on, will move to 14 next week Day 72 - gaining weight a. her buds are starting to flower all over them. b. the stigmas are turning colors, she is ripening nicely c. the smell is good, but am running lower intensity lights as not to burn the terpenes Day 73 - still drinking 6L a day! a. she is really ripening up, I will continue to push the ripen, buffering with fresh water to maintain 1000ppm in the pool b. Her trichomes are about 80% milky, 5% amber and the rest clear still, will wait until I see very few clears left, and not too many ambers, this is where experience comes in. Get a good jewelers loup or a microscope. I will start scoping my buds over the next 2 weeks. stay tuned for the updates. Day 74 - getting big a. weight is piling on this plant b. her buds are going all the way down the branch c. will pump out DWC for fresh ripen (: Day 75 - fresh Ripen - 4L gone a. she is still consuming 4-5L a day, not all the way matured b. looking like about 50% stigmas have turned brown Day 76 - more resin a. resin keeps being produced, some of the buds are dripping with resin b. 4L gone over night from the DWC, this plant loves the TA FinalPart/GHE Ripen Day 77 - Ripen change a. pumped out the DWC, replaced with 900ppm Ripen 5ml/L b. the resin is still in high production, will let Ripen run 1 more week, then flush!

Started using. Advanced Nutrients and Blue Planet Nutrients

June 29: she should start strong vegetative growth soon. July 1: last 30 days have been 1.5 C cooler than historic average and 3 C cooler than last year. Starting the autos late was likely not a bad thing this year.

Hello Growmies, We have reached week 16 with our Epic Buzz plants, marking a significant moment in their growth journey. This week, Epic Buzz Pheno #3 showcased its beautiful floral maturity before it was harvested. The vibrant, frost-laden buds filled the tent with a sweet and pungent aroma, highlighting the strain's complex terpene profile. This pheno was particularly lush, sporting richly colored foliage and trichome-packed buds that are a testament to the careful nurturing it received throughout its lifecycle. Pheno #3 was harvested just after these last photos were taken, with a final wet weight of approximately 500 grams. The intricacies in the colors and textures of the buds were remarkable, showing hints of purple amidst the green, under a thick coat of crystalline trichomes. As for Pheno #1 and #2, they remain in the flowering stage, developing their profiles and will soon follow in #3’s footsteps to complete their cycle. We look forward to updating the final harvest weight once these remaining phenos have been processed. This stage is crucial as we observe the subtle differences between each pheno, helping in our ongoing efforts to optimize growth conditions and pheno selection for future cycles. Stay tuned for more updates as we close this chapter on Epic Buzz and begin the next cycle of our cultivation journey. Stay lifted, Salokin

First grow of my life. Have a very basic and mostly DIY setup but so far (day 6) seedlings have kept a consistent growth and have initiated their set of second serrated leaves. Should have two full sets by tmr evening (end of day 7). I noticed that they were very dark and slightly droopy. started giving them bit more to drink and they have responded well. To all exp growers, any constructive comments, advice etc would be great. Plz refrain from commenting if all you have is hate to share! Stay safe friends!

Start of week 6 7/25/25 Fed with nutrients: 7/25/25 Fed with nutrients 7/30/25 Fed with water 8/1/25

Ladies and gentlemen, i'm happy to be growing this girl.Using the growdots so hopefully we have good results with a lot less effort .. i'd like to think Herbies Seeds for making this grow possible.. I've always been a fan of purple haze, so i'm hoping she is true to what I remember and love.. I hope everybody out there is doing good as you could tell this little lady is happy and she's starting to get going now.. I hope everybody is well.God bless and happy growing ✌️

First Day June 16 : • 1 Inch Tall • 30ml Of Water Day 5 June 21 : • 2 Inch Tall •50ml Of Nutrient Water So far I have been feeding everyday now when the soil get dry

Day 42, start of flowering week 3: they are growing nicely, had to do a lot of defoliation on each plant, except the one in the 3L pot. Day 43, I started to discover that the roots are coming out aggressively from the bottom of the pot. I did not move the ones in the back, but I guess same thing. The one in the 3L pot doesn't have this problem. Day 45: getting really excited for these guys! I'm trying to keep the temp and humidity low, and I hope I can achieve some of the purple color :P any advice on that? day46: defoliaton

Creció mucho (especialmente para tener apenas 150 watts). No creció en altura, lo cual es bueno. El corte apical quedó bien.

-Godetevi il video della presentazione del locale di coltivazione!!!! -Problema calo PH in stabilizzazione. -Continua problema di ingiallimento foglie a ventaglio!?! -Mainlining e manifold in crescita. -Il controller CO2 Evolution della Etechnics funziona male (fa svuotare la bombola).

Day 22 (2020-05-31): Did some additional LST and defoliation. For LST I used wire hooks pushed into the soil to encourage sideways growth of the new branches. The G14 looks a lot bushier but it did not have as many large leaves that needs to be removed. Also, due to it's mutant nature, it started with two main branches. Maybe I should have pinched one back, but it seems very healthy so far. Roots are poking out the bottom of both pots. Not sure if this is bad or not. It did not happen in my previous grow but was using 3 gal instead of 2 gal fabric pots. Day 23 (2020-06-01): Investigated the mesh cup filter I am using with the Blumats. Turns out I had it backwards and it had some slimy feeling film inside. Not sure if that is contributing to the PH rise when water sits in the tubing, but I cleaned it out and swapped it the right way. Made some small LST adjustments. Day 24 (2020-06-02): Removed a couple of blocking leaves, made some slight LST tweaks to even things out. One of the Blumats seemed like it was not dripping but bleeding the line caused it to kick in. Must have still had some residual air in the system from yesterday's filter adjustment. PH is still a bit higher coming out of the line, but is much improved. Will continue to monitor. If it stays high may try removing the filter altogether to eliminate that possibility. Day 25 (2020-06-03): Changed the reservoir out. PH was high, but still in range but the water was cloudy and had a pretty rotten smell. Going to check PH and smell daily and see if I can get a handle on what is happening. Maybe I just need to have a regular changing schedule. Day 26 (2020-06-04): PH of reservoir at 5.6. Day 27 (2020-06-05): PH of reservoir at 5.7. DId some LST adjustments and removed a few larger leaves. Noticed some light discoloration spots on a couple of the older leaves. Moved lights a bit closer (21") Day 28 (2020-06-06): Noticed some yellowing on the tips of some of the new growth. I checked the lights and they had been way closer than I thought. Moved to correct distance to see if it may have been early signs of light burn. PH of reservoir is at 6.2. Most likely will change out tomorrow. I also noticed today a bit of white fuzz mold growing on the outside of the pots and even a little bit on the surface of the coco. I am going to turn off the humidifier for a few days and get some 3% H2O2 to wipe down the outside of the pots.