Three Sisters Seeds, Heirloom Seed Collection

Three Sisters Seeds, Heirloom Seed Collection — Corn, Beans & Squash, the Ancient Native American Companion Planting Trio

The Three Sisters — corn, beans, and squash — is one of the oldest and most successful companion planting systems in the world, developed by Native American peoples over thousands of years. Corn provides a trellis for the beans to climb; beans fix nitrogen in the soil to feed the corn and squash; squash spreads along the ground, shading out weeds and retaining moisture. Together they create a self-sustaining, highly productive garden ecosystem. This heirloom collection brings all three together in one packet. Open-pollinated and non-GMO.

Why Grow the Three Sisters?

• Ancient Native American companion planting system — thousands of years of proven success
• Self-sustaining ecosystem — corn, beans, and squash support each other naturally
• Beans fix nitrogen — feeding the corn and squash without fertilizer
• Squash shades out weeds — retaining moisture and reducing maintenance
• All heirloom, open-pollinated — save seed from every variety year after year

Growing Notes

Plant in a sunny location after last frost. Sow corn first in a block (not a row) for good pollination. When corn is 4–6 inches tall, plant beans around the base. Plant squash seeds between the corn hills. Water consistently. Harvest each crop at its appropriate stage.

Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12