Mainlining - Skunk XL - RQS

Day 28 from seed. Mainline training started. I top once the plant has reached a minimum of 7 nodes and is vigorous and healthy. Usually I cut it back to the third or fourth node and trim any side branching but try to leave as many leaves on as possible at this stage. Once the plant has bounced back from the topping I will gradually defoliate these very bottom leaves. This will be the only real defoliation that I will carry out unless humidity requires. Plant was circa 13" at the time of topping and 6" after. I will carry out a second topping in next 7-10 days and then it should be all about tieing down.