3 sisters
The "3 Sisters" refers to a traditional agricultural practice used by Indigenous peoples in North America, particularly the Haudenosaunee and Iroquois nations. This method involves planting three crops together: corn, beans, and squash. Each plant supports the others; the corn provides a structure for the beans to climb, the beans enrich the soil with nitrogen, and the squash spreads out to block sunlight, helping to suppress weeds.
This companion planting technique promotes biodiversity and sustainability, allowing for efficient use of space and resources. The "3 Sisters" is not only a practical farming method but also holds cultural significance, symbolizing cooperation and interdependence among the plants and the communities that cultivate them.