Who Were the Three Sisters of Life?
Beans, Corn, and Squash (pumpkin) - The most popular of all companion planting were the three sisters of life. Native Americans were growing beans, corn, and squash for generations. All three plants support each other nicely. The corn provided the stalks for the beans. The beans produced nitrogen for the corn. The rambling vines of the squash provided mulch for the whole operation and would deter any predators.