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Eat Yourself Fit - Topic - "3 Sisters Garden" and "companion planting".
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Today's Topic: 
The "Three Sisters" garden is a Native American planting method where corn, beans, and squash are grown together in a symbiotic relationship. This method, originated by the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), provides numerous benefits such as supporting each other's growth, enriching the soil, and deterring pests and weeds. How the Three Sisters Work Together:
Corn: Provides a trellis for the beans to climb and stabilizes them in the wind.
Beans: Fix nitrogen in the soil, making it available to the other plants, and stabilize the corn.
Squash: Provides ground cover that shades the soil, suppresses weeds, and helps retain moisture, says a post on the Cornell University's webpage.
Benefits of a Three Sisters Garden:
Increased Yields: The symbiotic relationship between the plants can lead to higher overall yields compared to planting them individually.
Soil Enrichment: Beans add nitrogen to the soil, while squash helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Pest and Weed Control: Squash leaves shade the soil, preventing weeds from growing, and deterring pests, according to a video on YouTube.
Nutrient Balance: The three plants work together to provide a balanced mix of carbohydrates, protein, and vitamins, states a post on The Old Farmer's Almanac.
Planting the Three Sisters:
Plant corn first, allowing it to establish a strong root system.
Once the corn is tall enough (around 4-6 inches), plant beans at the base of each stalk.
Plant squash around the edges of the corn and beans.