-3000 ⟶ Sunflower cultivation begins in North America

Sunflowers are first cultivated in North America.
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🌻 Sunflower cultivation begins in North America

Sunflowers are first cultivated in North America.⟶
Sunflower cultivation begins in North America (-3000)
AgricultureSunflowerCultivationNorth AmericaEarly agriculturePre-Columbian
United StatesUnited States

🥔 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

🍉 Watermelon cultivation in ancient Egypt

Archaeological evidence of watermelon cultivation in ancient Egypt. Watermelons appeared on wall paintings; seeds and leaves were deposited in tombs.⟶
Watermelon cultivation in ancient Egypt (-3000)
AgricultureWatermelonAncient EgyptCultivationFruitsEarly agriculture
EgyptEgypt

🥒 First Mention of Cucumber Cultivation in North America

First mention of cucumber cultivation in North America.⟶
First Mention of Cucumber Cultivation in North America (1550)
CucumberNorth AmericaColonial PeriodFood HistoryCultivationAgriculture
USAUSA

🍉 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

🥔 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