This 2 plants were bought 4 Weeks ago, but I cant tell how old they were at time of buying. Right after buying they both were topped once, which more or less removed about 50% of the plant, cut right after the first node from the bottom.
After the first hesitation I think it was a great decision, the plants are now 4 Weeks inside my box and are looking very healthy and just great! There is a slight smell but nothing major yet.
Additionally as you can see on the image, as soon as the Ladies recovered from topping I used soft strings for LST to try and spread out everything, that does work but not as great as I had in mind because the plants are quite bushy!
As for nutrients, they get Hesi Hydro mix from a Starterkit, because thats what I have at hand, I use 50% of the recommended amount, and only every 2-3 days, in between its just plain water.
Nothing in this grow is 100% spot on (cheap LEDs, random soil and hydro nutrients) but I think they are nevertheless turning out great so far, very happy! :)