Defoliated most of the fan leaves today along with some lst to the lower branches to allow light to the interior bud sites. I added 2 lights this year and it has caused them to be more bushy than usual. I usually like a little more height than I currently have. Supposed to be rainy and cold this week so I will hold off on the final transplant to outdoors. With around 15 weeks or so of vegetation left I have plenty of time to let them get much larger.
@Irishmike, you had such a good Idea I've done the same with mine. Going to see how they do over the compost (Its pretty hot with nutrient) You've got some nice sized planters. They honestly look really good in there shame we can't grow them in the flowerbed for the neighborhood like we do roses. cheers.
@WatercanWampa,
Yes and no lol, I'm working on building wooden planters 2 feet x 2 feet X 18 inches tall, filled with a potting mix. I will till the dirt under them and hope they root deeper.