A symphony of seed and story. Seven Sisters expands the traditional Three Sisters into a dynamic guild of staples and support plants. Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this set weaves together corn, beans, squash, and four carefully chosen companions that enhance the system’s beauty, balance, and yield. It’s a living reminder that abundance grows through diversity.
Seven Sisters
SKU: DDSS-GLD-020
$28.49Price per year
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- This seed collection includes 7 open-pollinated varieties selected for cooperative growth: Beans: Cherokee Pole Snap Bean, Black Turtle Bean (Organic) Corn: Corn – Flint – Hopi Blue Flowers & Pollinators: Blanket Flower, Sunflower – Arikara Grains: Amaranth - Red Army Squash & Pumpkins: Cherokee Bush Pumpkin
- This guild is rooted in traditional planting knowledge where crops are grown in relationship—not isolation. Each seed plays a role in a living system: corn or tall flowers provide vertical structure, beans climb and fix nitrogen, squash and leafy greens shade the soil, and flowering herbs invite pollinators and beneficial insects. Inspired by generations of seedkeepers, this arrangement supports both food sovereignty and ecological renewal. It reflects the strength of shared growth, interdependence, and cultural memory. Ideal for those seeking abundance through connection, resilience, intentional planting, and in the end acheiving food sovereignty.
- Every seed in this collection is Heirloom, non-GMO, untreated, and open-pollinated—ideal for growers, educators, and seed savers. Many are rare or underrepresented in commercial gardening but offer exceptional value in flavor, resilience, and cultural depth. You’ll receive a blend of flowering plants, vegetables, grains, herbs, and cover crops curated to grow well together, save seed reliably, and restore both land and spirit.
- Each plant in this set contributes to the system as a whole including: vertical, climbing, flowering, sprawling
- Includes varieties culturally important to the Cherokee, Hopi, and Arikara; selected to honor traditional foodways and regional heritage. Based on traditional companion planting systems that support biodiversity, soil health, and cooperative growth. Encourages pollinator activity through diverse flowering plants, aiding both biodiversity and yield.
- These seeds perform well across most U.S. regions and especially thrive in warm, humid climates like Florida. Sun, healthy soil, and a diversity of quality seed varieties is key. Use mulch to retain moisture, reduce maintenance, and support soil life. Taller plants like corn or sunflowers provide structure and natural trellising. Beans climb, fix nitrogen, and benefit from structural support. Sprawling crops like squash or melons shade the soil and retain moisture. Flowering herbs and blooms attract beneficial insects and pollinators. Grains support resilience and diversity in small-scale plots. Observe, gain understanding, and interact. Participation is more important than perfection—your garden will grow as a living system either way. See individual growing tips per variety.
