Noticed two of the plants started showing some deficiencies in the lower leaves but the PH was well within range. I figured the soil might finally be tapped on nutes so I began feeding 1/2 strength veg nutes + cal-mag today (10/28). In addition to the first feeding, I performed some real LST on all main colas and lowered the lights to 18" above the canopy.
Coming from only growing autos, it feels like I've been vegging forever but I'm remaining patient and praying that a few of these are a girls.
Update (11/1): Opened the tent and was presented with a nice skunky smell. Did some light defoliation as well.
@Tonino, thanks! Praying at least two are girls... these are regular seeds that were gifted to me. Normally, I'd go for feminized seeds to make the all of the training worth it...
In any case, I'll be definitely cloning the females that come out of this!
@PussyWagon6969, listen, this was just my advice, only because they look a little distressed as is, however I have read from more experienced growers that you can do both at the same time. So I just want to impart their experience to you. So the only reason I suggested you wait is that they are under a little stress. Hope it works out either way. Also, I've read that you should wait to top til the 3rd or 4th node appears.
@BeefWellingtons, they're actually regular seeds that were gifted to me. So I planted a few more than normal just incase I get a few males or mess up a topping operation.