Title: Was the land in colonial Virginia good or bad, and why? - eNotes.com
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Was the land in colonial Virginia good or bad, and why?
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Content: Importing foodstuffs from England and other European countries took time, so it was ideal to grow crops in or near a settlement. The settlers at Jamestown gained knowledge on local crops from the Powhatan Native Americans. They learned about planting beans and squash near their corn crops. Th settlers also planted vegetables, such as carrots, onions, and peas. Herbs were grown in the fertile Pamunkey soil by the Jamestown settlers. Further Reading
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