Almost a 3x3, 9 plants will fill that space very fast. How often can you visit? Personally I can't visit more than once a day so I make my pots a little bigger so they can go a little longer without needing my attention. 9 smaller pots is doable but will require alot more attention to keep everything ticking along, so long as you are prepared for that there is no right or wrong. Mainly genetics, then light exposure and nutrients. The sad but true “secret” is most buds get vacuum sealed in a bag at some point. So don't be so worried about comparing to some picture you seen somewhere, it's more or less a Mc Donald's burger, looks great on the photo. So long as she smokes clean.