Materials and Methods

Completely randomized design (2 replicate plots containing 5 plants of each selection in a 10 foot plot).

• Rows were spaced 14 feet apart.

This trial was managed with organic practices following the National Organic Program Standards.

• Completely randomized design (2 replicate
• This trial was managed with organic practices
• –Weed control: 6-8 inch layer of straw and hand
• –Irrigated weekly with t-tape laid in the rows.

– Irrigated weekly with t-tape laid in the rows.

• Plastic wire t-post trellis