How to get maximum yield with 4 x 600w hps in a 2.4sq m grow tent?

Hi guys!

My first post here, i hope you can lend me some much needed advice.

Basically the title says it all.. i have a 2.4sqm grow tent (2m high) and it is fitted with 4 x 600w hps lights. I am starting from scratch here and i am looking to utilize the space as much as possible. Which growing method would you personally use in order to gain maximum yield? Which size pots? How many plants to each light? etc..

I currently have 17 plants in vegetation, planted a few weeks ago from feminized seeds (separate tent). Obviously i will have to remove a few hermi's in due course but what do you think is the quickest and most effective way to fill up my flowering tent with the plants and set-up i currently have?

I have an aeroponic propagator which i can use to root my clones quickly. I was thinking to either take clones from my mothers, root them (becoming next batch of mothers) and flower my original mother plants OR to keep the mothers, take clones, veg the clones quickly and then move the clones to flowering (keeping the original mothers in veg, to use for the next batch of clones). Although im sure you guys may have some better ideas.

I am yet to buy the pots so they can be any size although i will be using a soiless mix (perilite, pete moss & bat guano).

Iv tried to keep it as short as possible, i know im new here and i need to earn my stripes but i really would appreciate some advice here..

One love

do you have an air conditioner in that tent, too?

Why do you think you'll be removing hermies if they are all from feminised seeds ?

Even if you take clones from a feminised mother the clones will all be feminised too.

I'm with Dutch Pimp, you don't have a tent.. with 4 x 600 watt lights, you have an oven. You're also planning to pack WAY too many plants in it.. Space between the plants and ventilation is a good thing. Depending on how long you veg.. 6 plants could fill this space up after they stretch and spread out during the first 3 weeks of flower.

Good luck.

Farmer Rich