1625 ⟶ Watermelons Widespread in Europe

Watermelons are widespread in Europe, as a minor garden crop...
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1740

🌾 Agriculture Reaches North-Eastern Europe

Agriculture reaches north-eastern Europe.⟶
Agriculture Reaches North-Eastern Europe (-4000)
AgricultureSpread of AgricultureEuropeCropsFarmingEarly AgricultureFood Production

🍉 Watermelons Cultivated in Cordoba, Spain

Watermelons, introduced by the Moorish, reported to be cultivated in Cordoba, Spain.⟶
Watermelons Cultivated in Cordoba, Spain (961)
AgricultureCropsMiddle AgesSpainWatermelonMoorish Influence
SpainSpain

🍉 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

🥔 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