i bent down for about a month.... at a month or so, i FIM'd 4-6 branches, i dont remember. i was sketch on doing it, this is my first grow so i was experimenting.... well when you cut off some of the top, the bottom grows up and makes it an even canopy. likewise, if you cut the lower branches off the plant, the top will have a growth spurt and it will make the top be a heavy cola, lollipopping.