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Started this discussion. Last reply by Fern's Garden Jul 10, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I have been reading on the iriquois and others who traditionally planted the three sisters (corn beans squash) in mounds six feet apart. Anybody have a method to get the benefits of companion…Continue
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The Subrural Homestead replied to euro limo's discussion three sisters
"I've never done a "Three Sisters" garden but I do grow green beans with my corn. A "Two Sisters" garden. I don't plant my beans until the corn is 5"-7" tall. As far mechanical tillage, I guess it would depend…"
Sarah C replied to euro limo's discussion three sisters
"I have done this in the past, although not on a scale large enough to need mechanical help. The only drawback that I found was that I planted my beans a bit too early for the corn to be large enough to support them, so I had to put up beanpoles…"
Fern's Garden replied to euro limo's discussion three sisters
"I would love to see pictures if anyone has them. I am trying a Three Sisters patch this year and any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated! I have planted heirloom corn, squash, and beans and fertilized with Llama manure."
Daisy replied to euro limo's discussion three sisters
"We have planted three sisters and found that as long as you can keep the ground free of weeds manually in the beginning, then soon the squash or melons will take over the ground and you won't have any more weed problems. "
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three sisters
I have been reading on the iriquois and others who traditionally planted the three sisters (corn beans squash) in mounds six feet apart. Anybody have a method to get the benefits of companion planting while still allowing efficient mechanical tillage?See More
euro limo replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion Manual Tools/Implements
"I don't have any experience with the current seeders available in nursery/seed catalogs (probably plastic?). Check farm stores or antique barns for the really good old stuff. I picked up a cast iron single wheel push one, with different…"
euro limo replied to Michael @ Let It Grow Farm's discussion Manual Tools/Implements
"70 years ago Sears Roebuck & Co. partnered with DAVID BRADLEY CO. (DB) , a respected Illinois farm machinery manufacturer and marketed inexpensive walk behind garden tractors. Tens of thousands of versatile DB tractors were sold…"
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