I wait until there is about 1 1/2 inches after the 4th node. I top and start the cuttings under 12/12. This forces them to sex and if they root, Hurrah! A free plant! I kill the males and repot the females to one gallon pots. The "sexing" clones fill in the spots left by the males in 32 ounce paper cups to be transplanted when they get big enough.

As soon as I top the plant, I start LSTing them. I use bamboo skewers and twist ties and also bolts attached to twist ties (like Xmas ornaments). The ties on the skewers are made into an upside down "U" and hold the stems so they are horizontal. This combined with topping makes the plant put out side shoots. This is GOOD! Each side shoot will develop a cola.

As the plant grows, I move the stakes out so the plant keeps growing horizontally. When they are about 12 inches across, they go to 12/12. My plant are short (6 to 10 inches high) but they cover the 18 x 24 tubs I grow in-- and it's all budded! :thumbsup:

Anyway, that how I do it! - Granny