Looking for advice on what variety to grow outdoors, and when to get it started.

Environment: I live in a valley in the foothills off Highway 128 between Napa and Winters at 175' elevation with a good southern exposure and reliable well water. The native soil is pretty heavy, but I can build it up as I do for veggie gardening.

Can any experienced NorCal growers recommend a variety for this environment? I will use the crop to treat pain from arthritis and a lingering injury.

And when should I plan to have it in the ground? We never have frosts after January.

Other suggestions? TIA!
StoneMeadow Reviewed by StoneMeadow on . Advice for an outdoor grow northeast of the Bay Area Looking for advice on what variety to grow outdoors, and when to get it started. Environment: I live in a valley in the foothills off Highway 128 between Napa and Winters at 175' elevation with a good southern exposure and reliable well water. The native soil is pretty heavy, but I can build it up as I do for veggie gardening. Can any experienced NorCal growers recommend a variety for this environment? I will use the crop to treat pain from arthritis and a lingering injury. And when Rating: 5