Re: old ways
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- Subject: Re: old ways
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- Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 20:59:49 -0500
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>Dear group,
>
>Does anyone use the old Indian method of planting a seed of corn, bean
>and squash on the same hill? I'd be interested in anyone's experience.
>
>Thanks, mum
Mum - Actually, the squash gets its OWN hill. You make a 'row of
hills,' planting maybe every 4 hills with beans and corn and every
5th with a couple of sprawling squash plants.
I haven't planted this way, but I've spoken to many traditional people who do.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY puts out a small, inexpensive handbook on 'three
sisters' farming.
I hope this is helpful! ;-)
-Allan
