The “Three Sisters” (corn, beans & squash) is a 5000-year-old method of gardening by Indigenous American cultures that, when planted together, help one another survive and thrive.
• CORN provides support and a place for the beans to wind and climb.
•BEANS take in nitrogen from the air, feeding it to the soil for all three to share.
•SQUASH leaves provide a natural mulch that shades the soil.
Some of the benefits of successful companion planting include:
• Fewer pests
• Increased beneficial insects and pollinators
• Wider diversity and beauty in garden plantings
• Increased health and productivity of plants
What are some of your favorite crop companions?
Learn more about companion planting on my blog https://growinginthegarden.com/5-tips-for-successful-companion-planting/
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• CORN provides support and a place for the beans to wind and climb.
•BEANS take in nitrogen from the air, feeding it to the soil for all three to share.
•SQUASH leaves provide a natural mulch that shades the soil.
Some of the benefits of successful companion planting include:
• Fewer pests
• Increased beneficial insects and pollinators
• Wider diversity and beauty in garden plantings
• Increased health and productivity of plants
What are some of your favorite crop companions?
Learn more about companion planting on my blog https://growinginthegarden.com/5-tips-for-successful-companion-planting/
#howtogrowyourownfood #growinginthegarden #gardeningtips #vegetablegarden #companionplanting #threesisters #desertgarden #arizonagarden