1794 ⟶ Potatoes Become a Staple in Dutch Cuisine

Potatoes are finally firmly part of the Dutch cuisine.
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🥔 Government Mandates Potato Cultivation in Germany

The government mandates the cultivation of potatoes in Germany.⟶
Government Mandates Potato Cultivation in Germany (1651)
PotatoGermanyGovernmentAgricultureFood PolicyCultivation
GermanyGermany

🥔 British Royal Society Sponsors Potato Cultivation

The British Royal Society sponsors the cultivation of potatoes.⟶
British Royal Society Sponsors Potato Cultivation (1662)
PotatoAgricultureRoyal SocietyScientific AdvancementFood HistoryCultivation
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🥔 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

🥔 Harsh Winter Hastens Potato Adoption in Europe

The harsh winter of 1740 damages many crops but not potatoes, hastening their adoption in Europe.⟶
PotatoEuropeWinterAgricultureAdoptionFood Security
GermanyGermanyFranceFrance

🥔 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

🇳🇱 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