Good Soil is the most important, sunshine? at least 5 hours a day, use a good liquid feed or better still use a "worm cast" compost and the most essential ingredient is WATER, don't forget that you need to "hide" the fine 'erb from prying eyes. Best never to tell anyone where you are/have planted. Seperate the Males as soon as they show, don't disgard them as you CAN smoke the leaves. (Mid July). Come end Sept harvest and dry out. Preferably hang the whole plant upside down and allow to dry naturally, 'bout 5 days, but check each day. Keep to these basics and have fun!