I could sleep out near them, my happy place around them also. We are in a pretty treed area, i planted a few trees and stuff some years ago.I chose the spot morning sun and afternoon and midday, last bit of rays at their bed, good idea about the white pots, but they seem fine so farYeah man they are in full sun the whole day. 9 hours should be fine for you. You could paint your pots white may help a little? Glad to hear your having fun growing outdoors....it's my happy place toking a joint with them every afternoon :smoking: