Did maize reach Europe in the 10th Century? What about potatoes?

Subject: Did maize reach Europe in the 10th Century? What about potatoes?

Date: Tue Sep 12 01:05:11 2000
Posted by Richard T. Schrader
Grade level: nonaligned School: Writer
City: Belleville State/Province: Illinois Country: USA
Area of science: Botany
ID: 968735111.Bt

Message:


Both corn/maize and potatoes origionated in America. How and when did they 
get to Europe. I believe the Norse ivory-hunters transported it. I would 
also like to know just what fruits, vegetables and grains grow in Ireland 
or were there in the 10th century. It's for a novel. Anything you can ad 
would be appreciated.

Re: Did maize reach Europe in the 10th Century? What about potatoes?

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