Ok, so I topped my plants a few times as they grew. Some of the girls are really bushy while others only have 2-4 branches. Because of the jam-packed leaves, the buds are growing more slowly than those that have more space between branches.

Is there something I can do to help them grow more buds? I have the CFLs focused most closely with those plants to help with their light needs, too. Or should they grow just as well without any changes/pruning/help? They are still producing, just not as much from what I can tell as they grow.

With topped plants, what difference do you find with production per plant between 2-4 branches versus 8ish?

I've read how you can trim fan leaves out to allow more light and air circulation, but I've also read that you shouldn't because those leaves are producing more food for the plants. I see also those leaves using food and nutrients, while the leaves at the nodes are also photosynthesizing for the plants... What difference does it make in leaving or removing some/most fan leaves in this sort of case?

Thanks all!

One of the bushes, which this picture seems to show 9 tips when I look close (I'll double check later just to see)
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Buggy Reviewed by Buggy on . Bushy plants in flower - how to give more light? Ok, so I topped my plants a few times as they grew. Some of the girls are really bushy while others only have 2-4 branches. Because of the jam-packed leaves, the buds are growing more slowly than those that have more space between branches. Is there something I can do to help them grow more buds? I have the CFLs focused most closely with those plants to help with their light needs, too. Or should they grow just as well without any changes/pruning/help? They are still producing, just not as Rating: 5