@El_Jeffe, my two cents is to determine how much yield you achieve with your current grow. Then compare it to your usage and determine what would be more beneficial to your personal needs on determining your next solo grow. I alternate between indica and sativa with each grow because I'm only doing one at a time and need to keep up on each side as much as possible. When I have the ability to dedicate the time to multiple plants I will, but probably won't exceed two at a time. My wife and I vape the flower, instead of smoking, so we don't need to use nearly as much each session and are considered microdosers. On several good days, we can stretch a gram of flower out over three days. So I would suggest thinking about your needs. Side positive note to vaping your flower, you can save the AVB (Already Vaped Bud) and make oil out of it for later consumption. Double usage!
I also wouldn't say you made a mistake by topping the Northern Lights. You did what you felt was best for your set up at the time and was hoping to achieve a certain result. You may not have achieved that result but you were able to find the upside and that's good. I also would consider topping the Northern Lights again on another grow and see if it responds the same way. It may surprise you and grow like you are hoping, and if not, then you have at least two runs under your belt telling you what you can probably expect from this genetic lineage. It's a win/win either way for you.
All around though, things are looking lovely in the garden and you have nothing to worry about from what you are showing us. ๐๐๐
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