15 pts 2. 10 pts 3. Transplants are grown in-state. 5 pts 4. The growing medium does not include field soil.
Greenhouse is kept weed-free.
Plants are grown in stake and weave culture, which can help reduce early blight. 5 pts 6. High tunnels are employed for early season crop to reduce early blight and other foliar diseases. No chemicals are used for disease control. Fields are monitored weekly for disease.