Light defoliation and heavy LST/ leaf tucking has resulted in a nice even canopy filling in these 5 gal fabric pots. Lots of hairs on the bud sites now and they will be "in flower" by next week. Topping on day 18 has not caused much stunting to the second plant considering the leaf discoloration problem. I'm impressed with how it is keeping up with plant 1 which is a beast. It is a slightly sparser canopy but similar bud structure and possibly more hairs with a lighter color. Top dressed both with earthworm castings early in the week.
@Chucky324, thanks for all the likes. I am very happy with how these girls responded to the training, and how well the second plant recovered from the accidental topping Stick around for harvest!