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I want to attempt the three sisters method this year. I was thinking of using Montana Lavender Clay. However, when I grow Montana lavender it’s usually 5ft tall and I’m afraid the beans will over grow it. I’m not sure if this variety gets taller than that. I’ll admit I didn’t fertilize it the best so they might have grown taller. Will Montana lavender work for the three sisters method? If not, I want try another heritage Native American variety.
 
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Depends on where you live. Look around locally for seed sources.
Or, acquire several different varieties and mix them all together to create your own local variety.
Regarding beans overgrowing. I just let it happen. Plant the corn first and when it is well-sprouted then plant the beans. The corn gets a good head start and can pollinate before the beans get too big. Both do well if the corn is not planted too close together.
 
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