They grow like weeds. Easy .I notice the potency of the pods and sap really differs throughout the season and from plant to plant. I never could get any smokable opium, it was always too much latex in it. Like burning rubber taste. It made good tea though. I went to the hospital vomiting violently over and over for a few days after eating a few fresh pods. Not sure what happened , but the doctor said the cocktail of alkaloids caused stomache seizure . Not even OD either. Anyway, make good tea with it.