"Frogleg" wrote in message
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On 28 Dec 2003 10:32:40 -0800, (ken cohen)
wrote:

strangle the fast-growing corn. I don't see where squash and cucumbers
come into it. Perhaps vining cucumbers? Although the fruit is a lot
heavier than that of a bean vine. Squash requires a lot more area
(and sun) than could be found at the bottom of corn stalks.

Part of the logic was that the third vegetable provided ground cover which
suppressed weeds and (I think) reduced evaporation.

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