as a beginner, you want to stay away from topping, etc... just focus on getting a good grow going

you CAN go to flowering whenever you want, but most wait until thier plant shows alternating nodes, which usually takes about 4 weeks, i always start flowering early, around 2-3 weeks @8-10'', because my plants have to stay shorter than 3ft

since your plant has been through so much (frost,etc), it is really small for its age

just count on it getting between 2-3x its size when starting to flower by the time it is done flowering and start it whenever you want
mightymarijuanabuds Reviewed by mightymarijuanabuds on . thinking of flowering Morning all:) Ive been thinking(danger here), My plant will be 5 weeks tomorow. Ive read somewhere that I can go into flower at 5 weeks veg.I think? I have 5 nodes, its hard to tell, because, some seem to be doubleled.If you know what I mean.Its like theres a thick bracnch, then a skinnier smaller one growing just abouve it. I measured plant its 6 inches tall Rating: 5