Minox might make your vellus and transitional hairs grow faster, but it will not jump start your beard or make it grow thicker or darker. In 10 years or so, you will have terminal hairs. Then and only then should you even consider trying minoxidil if you are still unhappy with your coverage.

Patience shall be rewarded!

New beard growers: Check out the Rules of Beard Acquisition.
To upload and post pictures, here is a tutorial.
Do you believe in these Common Beard Myths?