Athosanswered grow question 6 years ago Many questions there. I would recommend that you use both the veg and bloom switches of your panel, the blue light (veg) will help in keeping the stretch in check. A grow hack for too tall colas? You need to supercrop it, find a still flexible part of the stem put it between your fingers and press firmly until you hear / feel a crunch / snap without breaking the skin, the cola will bend in 90° or so. Finally I would not pluck leaves of an autoflowering plant.
The buds will fatten soon, patience.