Doesn't really sound like a micro. I consider a micro like 2X2 space 2 to 4 plants running like 500 watts total. Sounds like would run a full blown 600 or 1000 watter for 8 plants. It doesn't really matter. I micro and I just like quality fast. Autos and 12/12 from seedling tho I could veg. It just doesn't really matter tho since micro is not really for commercial. And I don't use much.
So much to factor in with small grows- plant height, pot height, distance from canopy to light, space that light takes up and filters.
With only 2.5 feet height better consider side lighting. Yeah your space is tiny(height) I'm gonna say 2 plants and def gonna have to train, scrog, 12/12 and/or short autos. When you consider your grow, light, space, pots etc. You have to set it up to your most limiting factor which in your case is height. 16 ounce pots sounds about right. 12/12 from seed and training you'll do ok. Your yields will be limited but still. I could see a couple of oz at harvest.
I dunno man. Sounds like a challenge really. Minimum means just that. Small fast quality plant with a limited yield for personal.
Got it... let's see how this goes
