Ok I have done inside and out, Ok if outside make sure it gets as much sun as much possiable. If the sun shines 13 hours a day make sure it get most of those 13 hours. They are made for 20 hours of light a day. Therefore they work better indoors. You yield way more when given proper light. As far as soil i have done them in scotts premium soil(can be found at lowes and home depot) with little problems. At least 2-3 gallon container when you transplant from cup. That will be around 21-28 days. To finish proper they take 9-10 weeks. You can feed 1/4 mg at 4-5 weeks. continue till week 7. Then give nothing but water to flush soil for the last 2-3 weeks. Light and root growth are the most importany factor.