Double grape auto

Literally just gave it fish emulsion. I’ve been giving it run off water every day except on days I give it nutrients. I cut down the pea plant as they are hitting pre flower now and shouldn’t need the extra nitrogen. Not to mention they will prob fight each other for nutrients and water so it did its job anyway. These double grape autos are growing more horizontal than vertical which is ok. I prune and defoliate 2 leaves at a time every 2-3 days to avoid stress. Once they hit flower I’ll stop plucking leaves except dead ones. I’ve heard you don’t want to prune or defoliate on days you give it nutrients as that can over stress the plant. I’m trying my best to be as patient as I can. Also just had to say. These plants are way smaller than they usually are at this stage. But they are also not as developed as my other autos. Which leaves me to believe these are a slower growing strain.