Yea I been dealing with mildew, it sucks. That Neem stinks huh. I used it for spidermites.
On another note, I think you should bend the two tallest plants over, kinda cross them.
If the stalks are real stiff you can do it a little at a time. Then you could lower you light
a few inches and get more lumens to the lower buds.
Wow, this one'll be your first harvest, eh? I'm excited for ya! Sorry to hear you're still having problems. though. Don't give up!
Well, if nothing else, consider it as a learning experience, if nothing else you've proven to yourself what a bad idea it is to remove fan leaves (one of the bigger arguements here). And you'll still have bud to contemplate it with!
Pics dude! wanna see these ladies close up