I suggest you start small (one 400-watt , or 1000-watt lamp), and get your feet wet first ... if a total novice, use bagseeds, don't spend your money on seeds, until you've knocked down a couple grows ... I've been growing for myself, for over 40 years, and just bought my first 1000-watt lamp, a couple days ago ... I used a LOT of flourescents, until I got my first 400-watt HPS a few years ago ... it did the job :thumbsup: ... good luck, good growing :smokin: