1770 ⟶ Potato Introduced in Australasia

Potato introduced in Australasia by Captain James Cook.
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1794

🥔 Potato cultivation starts in the Andes region

South America's Andes region cultivates potato.⟶
Potato cultivation starts in the Andes region (-3000)
AgriculturePotatoAndesCultivationSouth AmericaEarly agricultureInca
PeruPeruBoliviaBolivia

🥔 First Potato Specimens Reach Spain

First potato specimens probably reach Spain.⟶
First Potato Specimens Reach Spain (1570)
PotatoSpainColumbian ExchangeAgricultureFood HistoryCropsIntroduction
SpainSpain

🥔 Potatoes Introduced in North America

Potatoes first introduced in North America: Scottish-Irish settlers bring them to New Hampshire.⟶
Potatoes Introduced in North America (1719)
PotatoNorth AmericaIntroductionScottish-IrishAgricultureCrops
United StatesUnited States

🥔 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

🇳🇱 Potatoes Become a Staple in Dutch Cuisine

Potatoes are finally firmly part of the Dutch cuisine.⟶
Potatoes Become a Staple in Dutch Cuisine (1794)
PotatoNetherlandsDutch Cuisine18th CenturyAgricultureStaple Food
NetherlandsNetherlands