answersLogoWhite

0

Rocky sandy glacial till.

Trust me on this, I live here.

IMPROVED ANSWER:

It was very difficult for those who lived in the New England Colonies to grow anything from the soil. If anyone was able to grow any type of crop, they would just grow enough for their family to eat.

New England Colonists mostly depended on lumber, fishing, and whaling for their financial support. |

Farming in the New England Colonies was very difficult because of the rocky soil. It was the least fertile out of all colonies, and because of this, farmers practiced a system called "subsistence farming." Since they could barely grow any crops, they had to use the system to grow JUST enough food for themselves, and sometimes a little extra to trade in town.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What was the soil like in the middle colonies?

the middle colonies enjoyed fertile soil had a slightly milder climate from that of New England


Middle colonies vs new England colonies soil?

Middle Colonies has really good soil because the land is next to water and is vvery fertile. Due to this the Middle Colonies also have better argiculture!


What geographical advantage helped the Middle Colonies become known as the Breadbasket colonies?

the middle colonies had rich soil : )


How did the ice age glaciers benefit the middle colonies?

glaciers pushed soil from new england to the middle colonies


Why might farming be easier in the middle colonies than in England?

There was rich soil in the middle colonies


Why would have immigrants have chosen to live in the middle colonies?

Type your answer here... the immigrants would have chosen to live in the middle colonies because they had lots of crops and fertile soil


What was the middle colonies lifestyle?

The Middle Colonies had a mild climate, rich soil, and a long growing season that ...


What geographical advantage helped the Middle Colonies become known as the Breadbasket?

the middle colonies had rich soil : )


How was the soil in the middle colonies?

The soil in the middle colonies was very fertile and well-suited for agriculture. The mixture of clay and loam soil types made it ideal for growing a variety of crops, including grains, vegetables, and fruits. This rich soil contributed to the economic success of the middle colonies during the colonial period.


What type of crops were grown in the middle colonies?

Grains(Bread), Barley, and Oats. Because of the fertile soil, rolling hills, and valleys. It was the perfect place to grow these. The middle colonies were known as Americas Breakbasket.


What was the climate and soil like in middle colonies?

i do not know


What was the climate and soil like middle colonies?

i do not know