When I top a plant, I take a fairly large cutting. I keep the plant vegging and getting bigger under 24/7. I stick the cutting in water under 12/12 lighting and try to both root it and get it to flower. Ideally, I end up with a rooted female clone with flowers that I stick back under 24/7 lighting asap to veg and grow. I'm only so-so at cloning, but I always get flowers doing this! I am able to identify any males and get rid of them. Just remember to label all your plants and cuttings! - Granny:hippy: