Isn't Capsella a (very) common weed in your area? I seem to recall it growing
quite prolificly in empty lots near my parents home in Southern California
(so I would assume a N. California distribution as well). You might want to
ask at the local ag extension office (or UC Davis failing that) although I
would imagine they might react oddly to someone asking how to grow Capsella,
instead of inquiring as to the fastest way to dispose of it <g>
Jay Lechtman
L235@aol.com