How many 60W CFL grow lights are needed for tomato seedlings?

I have a 60W CFL grow light. How many will be enough for tomato seedlings

It depends on the coverage of your growing space.

Tomatoes need a lot of light to bloom and bear fruit. A 60-watt CFL can light up to 3 square feet and provide 20 watts of power per square foot. So if you have a 6 square feet area, two 60W CFLs are required.

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