lighting questions.

Hi All, I am continuing to do some research on lighting systems. I can grow 6 plants, and 30 more as a caregiver, total of 36. I am planning on flowering half at a time, 18 plants. I can veg the others for about 6-8 weeks.

I am considering 400W HPS, 600W HPS, or maybe Pro-Grow 400, which is 240 W draw. I figure the plants will take an area of about 25-30 square feet, maybe 5 x 5 or 5 x 6, maybe closer depending on the light. I am leery about the LED b/c of the mixed reviews. Pro-Grow says this light will cover 42 Sq ft, but I assume this is for veg, and it is half that, which would be 5 x 4, about 20 sq ft.

Does anyone have any suggestions, advice, or experience with these to help out? I would like to get at least 4 oz per plant if I can.
 
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