Ah ok. So yeah you're not starting them in April. I didn't realise your climate in PA was that harsh. That kinda changes things up a bit. I'm still saying toss the photos in the smartpots. I'd personally lst the crap out of them. I did that with some plants I was experimenting with last year and started em in June - July. They turned out nice and bushy even with a short veg time. Didn't top them and just kept the main top tied down and tied down the branches that shot out as well. Naturally they stayed low profile.