Garden Plans > 2021: 3 Sisters plan

About this Garden Plan

3 Sisters, planting of corn, pole beans and pumpkins together. The Beebalm (Monarda) brings in the pollinators, the marigolds deter soil nematodes. The pumpkins we planted were Rouge Vif D' Etampes and their eventual colour was gorgeous.

Plan Type, Soil and Location

Garden Location: Community Garden
Garden Size: 12' 6" x 20' 10"
Garden Type: Community garden
Garden Layout: Traditional layout - rows etc
Sun or Shade: Sunny
Garden Soil Type: Good soil

Plan Notes

Garden Plan

Plant List

 PlantNumberSpacingSpacing in RowsNotes
Beans (Runner) 187"5" x 11" 
Monarda 911"11" x 1' 7" 
Pumpkin 62' 11"2' 11" x 2' 11" 
Sweetcorn 438"8" x 8" 

Planting Times

Plant List key
 PlantJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beans (Runner)
Monarda
Pumpkin
Sweetcorn



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