I live in ohio so the weather is probably similar to mine. I start mine indoors in 20 ounce or higher plastic party cups. I veg them for 2 weeks from mid april till early may. I dig up the spot outside ahead of time and mix in my own organic soil along with the natural soil so its about 50/50. I dig about 2 feet down and about 2 foot circle. I water them with distilled water till about mid may then i give them diluted liquid veg nutrients every other watering. If they have light and you keep animals away and give them water when needed you can have some big yields.