they will need daily waterings, especially during the hot months of july and august. even 2-3 times/day might be necessary. but they grow great under that hot sun as long as the water is taken care of and the pack rats and conejo's don't get em! had 10-14 footers of humboldt skunk when growing in my backyard in tucson and with a no-frost zone like tucson is, they can grow until fully ripe, which with those skunk seeds would often go well into december! same deal for las vegas...they love the heat and sun but must have plenty of water on a regular basis. flooding once/week won't do...