When should I top for the 2nd time?

[TheGreek_978]

So I waited till the 4th-5th node for her first topping. I want to top her again and was wondering if I should wait again till the 4-5th node or can I top her at the 3rd? Does it make a difference? This is her main branch. She did have 2 but R.I.P to her sister because she broke off. So I’m working with the one instead of 2 from the first topping. Thank you

 

[mancorn]

I top again at 3. No reason to wait around for another 5. If you let it go too long the first 2 tops create a big V shape which can be weak.