Also did you know. That when replanting if they are stretching.. or not.. you can slightly shave bottom of stem down to where old soil was(like cloneing)..up to where top of new soil will be..up near first node..alittle rooting compound..and it will grow roots on what used to be the bottom of...
When dried should be at 15% at cure should be 17% moisture..jar burping 2 weeks weed takes 2 months to fully cure..after 2 weeks you can leave jar shut..
Its ok..you dont want the 2nd branch up anyway..it will just make the upper buds bigger..I usully take off first 4/5 anyways..yes tapeing works..if its dyi g take it off..I promise your fine brother..