Here is where I would put my squash emoji, if I had one

September 28, 2024 12:41 PM

The Three Sisters are a set of plants that some Native American tribes have historically grown together to great agricultural benefit. Corn, beans, and squash nurture each other to produce a bountiful harvest: the corn provides a trellis for the beans, the beans fix nitrogen in the soil, and the squash provides ground cover to prevent weeds and hold in moisture. This is a type of companion planting that saves space and improves garden health. Cornell University has instructions for planting a Three Sisters garden here.

Post inspired by our local Native community garden, which has distributed over a thousand pounds of produce to community members this year. 🌽🫛🍅🌶️

posted by brook horse (1 comment total)

Took a tour through xochimilco in Mexico City today, we toured a couple of farms that are still operating in much the same way they did before the Spanish arrived. Lots of talk about the three sisters. Super cool.
posted by youthenrage at 4:40 PM on September 28 [2 favorites]