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Three Sisters gardening technique

16 years ago

I am thinking of using this technique this year. I guess for y'all that dont know, its when you plant corn beans and squash all together. The corn grows and becomes support for the beans and you plant squash on the ground to create ground cover for the corn and beans. I live in Texas and the summers can be HOT! so i just want to know experiences that you may have had or something. *I want to do this instead of buying mulch.*

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
16 years ago
I can see how this would be confusing, but your question is not really a groundcover issue. This is more a case involving companion planting and its benefits and you will probably get more and better responses if you post your question on the Companion Planting forum.

However, I'm not sure I would consider eliminating mulch even if the squashes did cover the ground well (which they will). Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your garden.
texas_is_home
Original Author
16 years ago
ok. thanks ill move it to the Companion Planting fourm.
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