They also planted squash , whose broad leaves cut down on weeds and conserved moisture in the soil .
In May , the Lenape planted kidney beans near the maize plants ; the latter served as props for the climbing bean vines .
Lenape also planted squash , whose broad leaves cut down on weeds and conserved moisture in the soil .
In May , the Lenape planted kidney beans near the maize plants ; the latter served as props for the climbing bean vines .