I thought the same as you when I bought my lights, but 250 should be good for up to 6 plants, although I prefer to has 3 or less because plants will start growing too close to each other and I don't want them to touch. Also, I am kinda anal about getting light onto every single green part, which is a mission to do, even with one plant.

I don't want the plants to get too big as well because too much yield and more stink.. Even though I have a carbon filter, I'm very paranoid about the stink.

How long will you veg for? The more Wattage you get, the bigger the plant and bud, so that's up to you. 2 plants should be fine for 250W though.

Higher wattage for HPS would get those lower buds to produce more though. Up to you.
steveat Reviewed by steveat on . 250w hps pointless? I want to do my first indoor grow I am getting 2 cheese clones in a week that I am going to put into soil and I dont want anything to big as of now I want to start vegging with cfls then flower with a 250 hps is that a waste of time? Should I go for a 400w instead just want to keep it small and simple but not waste my time or money any views? Rating: 5