The three sisters aren’t the only plants that benefit each other.
Companion planting, plants that help each other grow, is an excellent way of maximizing space in urban farms.
Marigolds are often planted with other plants, like tomatoes, in order to deter pests. Types of mint in a garden keep slugs away from plants.
Scan this code to download a list of other common companion plants you can use in your garden.
Companion Planting. Cornell University Cooperative Extension Chemung County. Retrieved from http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/chemung/agriculture/publications/companion-planting.pdf.
Tomatoes and Marigolds. Fruit and Vegetable Garden. Chicago Botanic Garden. Personal photo taken by Rachel Pierson. July 12, 2013.
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