tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547673362503092739.post5216049889258746886..comments2024-03-28T05:55:49.161-04:00Comments on Fast, Cheap, and Good: Sustainability, One Choice at a Time: Two Sisters PlantingJennifer Lorenzettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786323329087269634noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547673362503092739.post-45919976069999785802013-06-03T08:56:20.445-04:002013-06-03T08:56:20.445-04:00Good to know, Practical Parsimony! I may add some...Good to know, Practical Parsimony! I may add some beans to this bunch, once the corn gets higher. I knew my readers would know the answer.Jennifer Lorenzettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786323329087269634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547673362503092739.post-29669954642590038442013-06-02T04:28:08.994-04:002013-06-02T04:28:08.994-04:00Actually, you don't plant all three at the sam...Actually, you don't plant all three at the same time or in the same hole. Plant the corn and let it get six inches high. Then, plant the beans in a circle around the corn, about six inches away. Let it start growing. Then, plant squash around the beans. This way, the squash shades the area and keeps it from drying out. Try again, and not at the same time or in the same hole. Google "three sisters" to see if you doubt this. <br /><br />The corn does need to get a head start. Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com