how many hours of direct sunlight do plants need

do plants need direct sunlight? i live in the city and want to plant some plants outdoors this summer, yes im legal im worried about people stealing them more than cops..

i have a HUGE bush in my backyard i was going to cut out the center of it and put 2 plants in there, but its pretty tall do my plants need to be getting hit by the sun or can they be shaded?

this is my first all outdoor grow

I believe it is 5 to 6 hours.

I agree with Throwed 5-6 hrs would do, but in this case the more direct sun it has, the better it will treat you.

mine get like 9 hrs DIRECT..and the other 3 are with sun going up and down, shade just the natural stuff etc...like now its 6:45 am while writing this reply...sun is rising as we speak..

bosweed said:

mine get like 9 hrs DIRECT..and the other 3 are with sun going up and down, shade just the natural stuff etc...like now its 6:45 am while writing this reply...sun is rising as we speak..

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9 hours?....Dude, you should have a excellent grow, but as your ladies get taller.....you are gonna have to tend to those bitches DAILY! But F it...It's totally worth it!

more sun light = biger swollen buds ive only gave my plants 6 hours direct sun.