- helping them grow
- keeping harmful insects away
- attracting beneficial insects
- providing nutrients
- at times provide climbing support
2013 Plan for BED #2 (using modified 3 sisters layout) |
Three sisters example (taken from Old Farmer's Almanac) |
We decided to give it a try.
On May 20th we got to work planting Beds #2 & #3. We started by soaking the Corn and Bush Bean seeds in water 30 minutes before planting.
Corn & Bush Beans seeds soaking |
Marigolds, Basil & Squash Seedlings- Cilantro & Bean Seeds |
Bed #3 with Peas, Carrots & Onions growing. |
Template for Bush Beans |
Holes in bed with beans ready to be covered with soil. |
Cilantro seeds ready to plant |
Summer Squash |
Winter Squash- Winter Harvest Mix seeds |
The Winter Squash we started from seed was from a mix of Burpee seeds. The seeds were a blend of: Delicata Squash, Burgess Buttercup, Vegetable Spaghetti, and Waltham Butternut. I made sure to select 1 of each different type of seed so that we have 1 of each growing! (However, I have no idea which seedling is which type of squash!)
Bed #2 (below) was to receive: Corn, Winter Squash, and Pole Beans to add to the Broccoli, Cauliflower & Peas already growing.
BED #2 Planted! |
This completes the planting of all 4 raised beds. Now comes our favorite part: we sit back and watch everything grow!
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