I try and do two sets of autos, one early spring, one for late summer/fall, on opposite ends of the yard to help with not looking like a lunatic carrying pots all over creation chasing the sun (eh, @mota ?) To clarify, one side does good enough early summer, the other side gets good late summer. Photos I just move once mid summer
Not only do they harden off just fine, they love the sun and grow fast