yes it needs water
when you stick tour finger in the soil
and it feels dry [it needs water]
i water my babies born on 4-20-06
that are outside like 2 times a week
when it gets hotter maybe like 3-4
i seen leaves days after i planted
be careful if you put the babies out early
birds and spiders will eat the first leaves
and leave you with a dead stem
after the second or third set o f leaves kick in
they should be ok
good luck