Growing in Ohio? I'm new

Ok so my friend just tells me today, him, me, and another kid are gonna start growing out doors. They want to do it at our smoke spot, but I'm thinkin they should change the spot because its easy to find and other people smoke and drink there. Its in the back woods of a neighborhood.

They are kinda dumb and dont know much about growing so im gonna referr them here, so they can learn, but I dont know too much myself. I know the basics, at least.

So, first, would growing outdoors in Ohio work? I dont understand that whole "12 hours light 12 hrs dark" to bud, and that wouldnt really happen outside, at least not here.

Can anyone just tell me some of the basics I'd need to know to grow outdoors, cuz all of the guides here seem to be for hydroponic growing. Ill read up some more but Id still appreciate it if you guys could give me a few beginners tips and techniques. Thanks.

you cant do it know its to cold you gota wait till like may/june marijuana loves the heat

DON'T INCLUDE YOUR FRIENDS!!!!! Where in Ohio are you? North south central?

I've grown in the central Ohio area for years, south is better, north I have no idea.

Get out and hike, and then get off the beaten path. Don't plant in a "party" area. You should start seeds in jiffy pots, trans plant to slightly larger containers. After you've found what you think is a hidden place.....think middle of a bryer patch.....go out and plant your babys. Ohio has such great growing places....great soil.....plenty of water.....it just takes some work. I've harvested 12'-14'er's. Just remember ya gotta water them.....

#1-Find a hidden spot
#2-Get out and find it now not later after it's too late
#3- Start plants early, inside, before the last frost. Like late Feb. early March
#4-TELL NO ONE....
#5-Read everything you can about it.
#6-SSShhhhhhhhhhhhhhh TELL NO ONE
#7-Alway carry a fishing pole or something to give you a reason for being where you are.....I always carried a dog leash. If some one asked...."I'm looking for my dog"
#8-Act normal, like your supposed to be there.
#9-TELL NO ONE, NO MATTER HOW NICE YOUR PLANTS LOOK/ARE.
#10-Try to get some good seeds.

I'm really saying look for huge bryer patches.....Ohio has them everywhere. They are a bitch to get into, but that keeps the others from crawling into your hidden spot.

Just get out and look around, off the beaten path<------this is critical.

Good luck

Peace