Its enough for four plants in a 2x2 area. I started out growing nine plants in one gallon pots in a 2.5 x 2.5 area. It worked out OK. There is a big improvment in upgrading to a 430 hps and a HUGE improvment moving up to a 600 hps. After that, moving up to a 1000 hps, the heat issue becomes way too great in that small of an area, even with ventilation. But the 250 is a great way to get started and beats the bejeezus out of fluros, IMHO.
Vi