Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

The traditional “three sisters” planting of squash, beans, and corn is one of the most well-known examples of companion planting. Corn provides a convenient place for pole beans to climb, and ...

Step 2: Plant the corn close together in mounds or clumps, not in rows. Because corn is wind pollinated, it does better planted 3-5 kernels together, while leaving a 6- to 12-inch space, then ...

Choose plants that complement corn. The Three Sisters is a Native American intercropping method that combines corn, beans, and squash that all work together for a successful planting and harvest.

Early settlers adopted this ancient Native American farming method, where corn, beans, and squash were grown together in harmony. Each crop played a vital role in the health and productivity of the ...

According to a Rogers news release, Braiding the Sacred and the Onondaga Nation shared their culture on May 16 as they led the planting of corn beans, and squash — The Three Sisters, sacred ...