This is probably a dumb question but I was wondering if I super crop the branches coming off of the meristem will those branches act like main colas or just produce larger bud sites?
To an extent... they will heal back thicker n stockier with shorter node spacing... keep doing it to the same branch & you can almost close the gaps between nodes creating a tight cola.
Give yourself adequate veg time 2+mos-- & you'll be golden..