I will be putting in some raised beds for vegatables this year. this
is my first attempt at raised beds and I will be framing them with
redwood.

My question is which way should I orient the beds. It would seem that
a North-South direction will give each side of the crop the most sun,
but I'm not sure about this.

I live in northern California and we have very hot and sunny summers.

Appreciate any assistance you folks might provide.

thanks

Fred