Whats up Purp! so the reasoning for this is that they had better success indoors (Yeild, Growth, Over all Plant Production, Pest, plant diseases which outdoors can provide easyer then indoors) then outside. But LA has good growing conditions. Now you could have just as good results with them outdoors but make sure you give them tender care. Any other questions ask away. If you dont mind me asking what clone strains are you growing outside (might help with anyone that has grown it outside)?