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Re[2]: Sunflowers/3 sisters? (long)

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  Below is one description of the 3 sisters from the Garden Gate Tip 
  page (http://www.augusthome.com/27tip3.htm)  The web page contains 
  illustrations.
  
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  Growing "The Three Sisters": Corn, Beans, and Squash
  
  "The Three Sisters" of Iroquois legend are a harmonious trio of corn, 
  pole beans and squash planted together to support and thrive off one 
  another. You can follow Iroquois tradition, as Paul Bednarchik of 
  Pennsylvania does, using this simple plan. 
   
  First, create a hill 1 foot high by 20 inches wide. Then, in 
  1-inch-deep holes, sow five corn seeds 6 inches apart in a circle 
  formation centered on the hill (illustration A). When the corn is 6 
  inches high, plant four pole bean seeds and four squash seeds, equally 
  spaced, around the corn (illustration B). Be sure to water and 
  fertilize well. 
  
  As the plants mature, the corn will support the beans, the beans will 
  provide nitrogen to the soil and the squash will help keep down weeds 
  (illustration C). Growing plants close together in the style of "The 
  Three Sisters" promotes water conservation and helps prevent soil 
  erosion.
  
  Almost all Native Americans include some form of "The Three Sisters"as 
  part of their culture. Depending on the area of the country, the crops 
  change slightly. Sometimes pumpkins or gourds are planted instead of 
  squash. And sometimes sunflowers are even added to the mix. 
  
  This Native American tradition is based on the "circle of life," or 
  the idea that all living things rely on each other for survival. If 
  you'd like to follow tradition even more closely, instead of 
  preventing pesky animals from eating crops, plant a little extra so 
  that you have enough to share with squirrels, raccoons and crows. 
  
  In Iroquois legend, "The Three Sisters" provided the tribe with food 
  all winter long. Planted today, they supply vegetables and a view into 
  the history of our country.
   
  


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Subject: Re: Sunflowers/3 sisters?
Author:  "Jessica Marquardt" <jessicaafm@theglobe.com> at Internet-America
Date:    5/7/99 12:00 PM


Square Foot Gardening List - http://www.flinet.com/~gallus/sqft.html
  
 The "3 sisters" is an offshoot of square foot gardening. I don't remember what
exactly the veggies were but it had corn as the center plant with vining beans 
or peas climbing the stalk of corn. I believe the base plant was squash, not 
sure though. Anyone else fsmiliar with this method?? JessM


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