Description
This growing technique inter-plants this trio because they thrive together. Each contributing something to the planting. The corn offer support to the climbing beans. The beans pull nitrogen from the air and bring it to the soil for the benefit of all three. The large leaves of the sprawling squash protect by creating living mulch that shades the soil, keeping it cool and moist and preventing weeds.
INCLUDED IN THE 3 SISTERS COLLECTION
517 SUNGLOW CORN (63 Days) SU – Sugary type
This classic variety is a favourite where the growing season is short. A yellow sweet type,that bears big 6-7 in. ears on short stalks just 4ft. tall! The ears are very uniform, neatly filled with about 12 rows of plump, tender kernels.
Sugary Types (SU) – Sugary types are the original sweet corn. Full-bodied corn taste. Cold tolerant. Eat immediately after picking for best flavour.
Planting Instructions
Sow when danger of hard frost is past, in rows 36 in. apart, 1.5 in. deep and about 3 seeds per 12 in. Firm down soil. Seed prefers 15°C for proper germination. Cultivate shallowly as roots are very close to the surface. As corn is a heavy feeder, apply 3258 Corn Fertilizer every 10 days up until harvest.
A 50 gram package will sow approximately 60ft. row
107 KENTUCKY BLUE POLE BEAN
All-America Selection winner in 1991. An improved Pole Bean that combines the qualities of Kentucky Wonder and Blue Lake. The healthy, vigorous vines produce round, straight pods of excellent quality. 7 in. beans.
Planting Instructions
Pole beans should be planted with some sort of support, ie. netting, trellis or fence. Beans need a warmer soil to germinate, at least 15°C, cold soil can actually cause permanent shock to plants and they never recover. Sow in rows 30 in. apart when danger of frost is past, 1-2 in. deep and 6 in. apart. Press down soil and keep moist till germination. Thin seedlings to 12 in. apart. Several sowing ten days apart insure a fresh supply till frost. Bean roots are close to surface, do not cultivate too deep. 50g packet sows 33ft. row. For best results use Nature Aid Legume Inoculant, an organic non-chemical product which enhances root growth and yield.
2115 ACORN SQUASH
Early maturing, bushy plants that have excellent eating and keeping qualities. Fruit average 1lb. Flesh is deep yellow and sweet.
Planting Instructions
Squash plants are frost tender and must be planted when danger of frost is past. For earlier fruit, plant in 3 in. jiffy pots or strips 3 to 4 weeks prior to intended date of transplanting to the garden. Plant the seed 4.5 in. deep and keep the soil warm, 22°C. Space plants in the garden 3ft. apart. Fertilize with 10-52-17 and liquid seaweed for strong healthy plants.
