The Three Sisters Crops

Grown together as companion plants, corn, beans, and squash are commonly known as the "Three Sisters" crops. This inter-planting technique dates back centuries–first introduced by the indigenous peoples of North and Central America–and it stands the test of time. This method works because: beans provide nitrogen to the soil while using corn as a trellis; the broad leaves produced by squash help shade the soil, reducing weed pressure and keeping roots cool and moist. When planted close together, these crops produce higher yields and healthier plants. Give it a try in your own garden to see for yourself!

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Honeynut Squash vendor-unknown Honeynut Squash vendor-unknown

Honeynut Squash

Certified Organic

Delicious and convenient single-meal-sized keepers.

from $3.99

Blue Jade Dwarf Sweet Corn vendor-unknown Blue Jade Dwarf Sweet Corn vendor-unknown

Blue Jade Dwarf Sweet Corn

Certified Organic

Deep blue kernels taste as good as they look.

from $4.39

Double Red Sweet Corn vendor-unknown Double Red Sweet Corn vendor-unknown

Double Red Sweet Corn

Certified Organic

Extra nutritious sweet corn, dunked in the deepest maroon

from $4.39

Black Beauty Zucchini vendor-unknown

Black Beauty Zucchini

Certified Organic

Sweet taste, sizeable yields.

from $3.99

Cocozelle Zucchini Cocozelle Zucchini vendor-unknown

Cocozelle Zucchini

Certified Organic

Yellow and green striped zucchini.

from $3.99

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Emerite Pole Bean vendor-unknown Emerite Pole Bean vendor-unknown

Emerite Pole Bean

Certified Organic

Classic filet pole bean with excellent flavor and texture.

from $3.99

Dark Star Zucchini Dark Star Zucchini vendor-unknown

Dark Star Zucchini

Certified Organic

Slender, ribbed, uniform zucchini.

from $3.49

Waltham Butternut Squash Waltham Butternut Squash vendor-unknown

Waltham Butternut Squash

Certified Organic

A beloved heirloom butternut variety.

from $3.99

Ashworth Sweet Corn vendor-unknown Ashworth Sweet Corn vendor-unknown

Ashworth Sweet Corn

Certified Organic

Sink your sweet tooth into this delicious, old fashioned yellow sweet corn.

from $3.99

Cornell's Bush Delicata Cornell's Bush Delicata

Cornell's Bush Delicata

Certified Organic

Perfect for large containers and small spaces.

$4.49

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Ideal Market Green Bean vendor-unknown Ideal Market Green Bean vendor-unknown

Ideal Market Green Bean

Certified Organic

Terrific producer of fleshy beans of standard size.

from $3.99

Black Futsu Squash vendor-unknown Black Futsu Squash vendor-unknown

Black Futsu Squash

Deep nutty flavor develops in storage.

from $3.99

Long Island Cheese Pumpkin vendor-unknown Long Island Cheese Pumpkin vendor-unknown

Long Island Cheese Pumpkin

Certified Organic

Superb flavor for pies and soups.

from $3.99

Golden Crookneck Squash vendor-unknown Golden Crookneck Squash vendor-unknown

Golden Crookneck Squash

Certified Organic

Classic heirloom yellow squash variety for the summer garden.

from $3.99

Costata Romanesca Zucchini vendor-unknown Costata Romanesca Zucchini vendor-unknown

Costata Romanesca Zucchini

Large plants yields loads of tasty fruits & blossoms.

from $3.49

Northeaster Pole Bean vendor-unknown Northeaster Pole Bean vendor-unknown

Northeaster Pole Bean

Certified Organic

Early maturing and succulent fresh or dry.

$4.99

Delicata Squash Delicata Squash

Delicata Squash

Certified Organic

Small, easy-to-cook winter squash.

from $3.49

Sunset Runner Bean vendor-unknown Sunset Runner Bean vendor-unknown

Sunset Runner Bean

Create some shade with these peach-bloomed vines.

from $3.99

New England Pie Pumpkin New England Pie Pumpkin

New England Pie Pumpkin

Certified Organic

Charming small fruit yield excellent flesh for pies.

from $3.99

Otto File Flint Corn vendor-unknown Otto File Flint Corn vendor-unknown

Otto File Flint Corn

Heirloom variety with excellent flavor.

from $5.39

Table Queen Acorn Squash vendor-unknown

Table Queen Acorn Squash

Certified Organic

Easy to grow winter squash with bush habit.

from $3.99

Benning's Green Tint Patty Pan Squash Benning's Green Tint Patty Pan Squash

Benning's Green Tint Patty Pan Squash

Certified Organic

Grown like zucchini, this unique squash has plenty of panache.

from $3.99

Glass Gem Corn vendor-unknown Glass Gem Corn

Glass Gem Corn

Certified Organic

Luminous, glass-like kernels in full spectrum color.

from $4.39

Connecticut Field Pumpkin vendor-unknown

Connecticut Field Pumpkin

Certified Organic

Ornamental pumpkins signal fall; great for carving.

from $3.39