>>2096123Corn can be a worthwhile plant in the home garden. Consider using the "Three Sisters" method of companion planting. It's been used by indigenous American tribes for thousands of years. The corn provides a support for the beans, the beans fix nitrogen for the garden, and the squash acts as a natural mulch that reduces weeds and increases water retention with the added bonus of being prickly enough to deter some pests. It's more space efficient than row planting and, when eaten together, these crops provide complete proteins.
