...but I'd probably never use a 'regular' nute on the lil' darlins... if there is a halfway decent hydro store near you, you should be able to pick up some proper nutrition for yer ladies that won't set you back a huge amount.

As far as what 'brand' to use, I use Dutch Nutrient Formula (DNF), here with some good success. I like it because it is also cost-effective, as well as locally made. Many here use Fox Farms, Advanced Nutrients, Dutch Master, etc. I use a couple of the AN products to help 'round out' my girls' diet.

About topping / supercropping / FIMming / LSTing, I am all in favour of it. Instead of the more 'high stress' topping and/or supercropping, I prefer to do LST, and am about to try the SCRoG technique. If your girls aren't that tall yet, the better time to start. Just be gentle.... (heh heh heh... plant bondage!)

There are some great threads on this board about outdoor growing... and many here with massive experience who are only to glad to help out someone who is eager to learn...

I'm not one of those (yet) with massive experience. I just strive to be hep'ful, to give back the hep that was gie'n to me. Welcome!