What crops were planted in Roanoke colony?

Roanoke colonists attempted to grow European plants such as wheat, barley, oats, rye, mustard, turnips, melons, and grapes, but with little success. Because the colonists did not take advantage of the local resources to grow native crops such as corn, beans, and squash, the colony struggled to produce enough food to sustain itself and eventually failed.

Who was the explorer that discovered st Elmo and fire?

What contributions did Pedro Cabral make to Portuguese exploration?

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