Questions about my HOBBIT White Rhino

I started this White Rhino from seed 5 weeks ago. I have it growing under a 150w HPS and 50w CFL 6500k, in a GH Waterfarm. Air Temps do not exceed 75F with fresh air exchange 24/7. The pH is around 6 flat and I change my water every week. The plant has roughly 18-20 branches, and because of its shortness it is insanely bushy. I have to pluck leaves every 3-4 days to curve shading of the lower branches.

The plant is very short in stature, more so than anything I have ever seen. If I didn't know any better, I'd say is a Lowryder type of strain, but its White Rhino. Is this height, or the lack thereof, anything to worry about? I topped the plant at the 4th or 5th node, I cant remember, and I got 3 tops instead of 2. I thought this was rather odd, unheard of? Its been 5 weeks and I would have imagined a larger plant emerging from the supplied lighting system and waterfarm.

Another question I have is more of an opinion among the forum. Should I start flowering? I would like to start the flowering process, but I fear the plant is too small and crowded for a decent yield. Your opinions are greatly valued.

she is ph/nurtient locked out. I would try to flush for a bit. I would never remove leaves. they produce the energy needed to grow buds. They also help with uptake of water/nutrients through transpiration. leaves are extremely important. I take it this is from greenhouse seed company. GHSC plants are usually weeker, less vigorous, and take some pampering. with that said you can still have a killer crop. I would leave her alone for a bit, stay on veggin to get her size up although you can flower her anytime after preflowers show, and flush. good luck and keep us posted!

in flowering stage the plant can double or even triple in size. you can put it in flower whenever you would like to.