1778 ⟶ Captain James Cook Introduces Watermelons to Hawaii

Captain James Cook introduces watermelons to the Hawaii isla...
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🍉 Watermelons Reach China

Watermelons reach China.⟶
Watermelons Reach China (1100)
FruitChinaAgricultureCropsMedieval PeriodFood HistoryIntroduction
ChinaChina

🍉 Watermelons Widespread in Europe

Watermelons are widespread in Europe, as a minor garden crop.⟶
WatermelonEuropeGardeningEarly Modern PeriodAgricultureFood Cultivation

🍉 First Introduction of Watermelons in North America

First introduction of watermelons in North America, in Massachusetts.⟶
First Introduction of Watermelons in North America (1629)
WatermelonNorth AmericaColonial AmericaAgricultureIntroductionCrops
United StatesUnited States

🍉 Watermelons Become Common in the New World

Watermelons are now common around the New World.⟶
Watermelons Become Common in the New World (1650)
WatermelonNew WorldAgricultureSpreadCropsColonial Era
United StatesUnited StatesBrazilBrazil

🥔 Potato Introduced in Australasia

Potato introduced in Australasia by Captain James Cook.⟶
Potato Introduced in Australasia (1770)
PotatoIntroductionCaptain James CookAustralasia18th CenturyAgricultureNew Crop
AustraliaAustraliaNew ZealandNew Zealand

🍉 Captain James Cook Introduces Watermelons to Hawaii

Captain James Cook introduces watermelons to the Hawaii islands.⟶
Captain James Cook Introduces Watermelons to Hawaii (1778)
WatermelonIntroductionCaptain James CookHawaii18th CenturyAgricultureFruit