Re: old ways
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- Subject: Re: old ways
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- Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 09:25:30 -0500
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My understanding is that this system is also very productive - one of the original
examples of companion planting.
A quick search on google found this site:
http://www.horizon.nmsu.edu/ddl/wqthreesisters_k.html
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Debby Williams
Author of Fruit and Urban Kitchen Gardening e-zines at:
http://wz.com/homegarden/GardensPlants.html
Advanced Master Gardener: Oakland County, Michigan USA
USDA Hardiness Zones 5b/6a
Allan Balliett wrote:
> >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
