As for light, the more the better. As for the best seed for max yield, what is the brightest star in the sky? Sorry, don't mean to be a smart ass. There are just so many to choose from. However, I would try Northern Lights Big Bud. Very easy for beginners, resistant to molds and pests. I use the single seed center seed bank. They have litterally 1000's of choices and you can pick and choose what you want instead of buying a pack of 5 or 10 of the same strain. Good Luck and +Rep for taking the leap into farming.