Topped 2 of 4; 1 Pheno (BOTTOM RIGHT) showed phenomenal girth and, for some reason, broke its own apical dominance, which is very unusual: lateral branching growth reaching the same height as the apex, which is not really supposed to happen by itself. So there was no need to top that one. The others are what was expected and topped accordingly. Weeks will be added more often than 1 per week, with timestamps, growing rapidly already.
Keeping a personal Phenotype Growth Log and Analysis.
The behavior the unique phenotype is showing is a rare genetic expression typically related to a breakdown in auxin transport or synthesis. In a standard plant, auxin produced in the apical meristem travels downward, suppressing lateral buds (apical dominance). The mutant phenotype has likely bypassed this pathway or has heightened sensitivity to cytokinins (the hormones responsible for lateral branching), allowing the side branches to keep perfect pace with the main apex on its own. Combined with its phenomenal girth and condensed internodes, this plant features a highly optimized vascular system (xylem and phloem) capable of shifting water and nutrients rapidly enough to feed multiple main heads simultaneously. Definitely keeping an eye on this; look to take clones prior to flip if she continues to show rare trait. 8 to 9 weeks, 58–63 days of flower.