@EPDMGUY , Indeed, i was defoliating from week 2, they seem to grow fine and for day 44 all is looking good!
They did not stop growing and did not show anything negative up too now. Maybe iam wrong, this is my first grow ever of anything that i plan to finish! You can take a quick look if you like on my previous photos maybe you will spot something.
Some more experienced growers say that all is looking good and from 2-3 people that iam comparing photos with look similar.
The thought is that instead of putting energy in producing leaves for photosynthesis they put energy in growing colas and buds.
They were toped at 4th node, i split one in half that is still growing some accidents with broken branches and steams but they look fine!
I also grow organic - just taking care of the soil mixture i made to be full of life so the roots expand and feed the plant. (next time soil only