1573 ⟶ Potatoes Purchased by Hospital in Seville

Potatoes are purchased by the Hospital de la Sangre in Sevil...
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🍉 Watermelon Cultivation in Seville

Evidence of watermelons cultivated in Seville.⟶
Watermelon Cultivation in Seville (1158)
FruitSpainAgricultureCropsMedieval PeriodFood HistoryCultivation
SpainSpain

🥔 First Sight of Potatoes by Spanish Conquerors

Spanish conquerors first see potato.⟶
First Sight of Potatoes by Spanish Conquerors (1535)
PotatoSpainPeruColumbian ExchangeAgricultureFood HistoryCropsAndes
PeruPeruSpainSpain

🥔 Potatoes Purchased by Hospital in Seville

Potatoes are purchased by the Hospital de la Sangre in Seville.⟶
Potatoes Purchased by Hospital in Seville (1573)
PotatoesSpainSevilleHospitalEarly Modern PeriodAgricultureFood Distribution
SpainSpain

🥔 Sir Francis Drake Encounters Potatoes

Sir Francis Drake meets potatoes in his trip around the world. However he does not bring potatoes back to Great Britain, despite common misconception.⟶
Sir Francis Drake Encounters Potatoes (1578)
PotatoesSir Francis DrakeExplorationEarly Modern PeriodAgricultureNew World CropsMisconceptions
United KingdomUnited KingdomPeruPeru

🥔 Soufflé Potatoes Invented

Soufflé potatoes invented by accident.⟶
Soufflé Potatoes Invented (1837)
PotatoesFrench CuisineAccidental InventionCulinary Innovation19th CenturySoufflé
FranceFrance