I have my plants growing in the woods right now, but they are in a spot where they are really exposed to the sun, but hidden as well. Its just a prime spot in the woods. Without the sunlight exposure, they may not turn out as great.
We put our plants in the ground in June, and they are budding now... probably should/will be pulled sometime in mid September I would say. Also depends on the weather.
Hope your crop works out

And I hope that all made sense, haha.
Peace and Pot.