Cloning Tops?

The question is why would you clone ALL plants when phenohunting? Let the plants grow, and see which one displays the most desirable traits to you, then clone that one? Here's an example why: I have 2 plants, side by side, everything is EXACTLY the same when I started them, plant 1 was a deformed seedling and plant 2 was perfect, faster growth, big leaves etc few weeks later plant 1 is MUCH bigger than plant 2, its root structure is way ahead of plant 2 too and overall a better looking plant and i think the end result will also be far superior. shorter version - the underdog prevailed despite a rocky looking start.

Well I'd let them grow out more then mainline it down. You can start the mainline process with topping it will just be a bit slower. Most clone and pheno hunting are done by letting multiples grow out and making mothers from the pheno of your choice with training done after the fact. But let us know how it turns out. 🤘😤