What foods did the Cherokee Indians eat and grow?

Answer 1

yes they grew most of the same crops grown today (with the exception of wheat and tomato's) and they cultivated fruit trees; the paw-paw being one of the favorites, as well as berry bushes by intentionally distributing the seeds when they traveled. A partial list of crops: Squash, pumpkin, other gourds, strawberries (there is even a story for that one), corn, beans, potatoes, some rice, tobacco and Hemp (Please note that this is not necessarily marijuana - hemp was used for everything but smoking, tobacco was used for smoking).

Answer 2

Yes, the Iroquois were farmers. They planted corn, beans and squash. They are also known to have cultivated rhubarb, berries, potatoes and carrots. They did eat berries, nuts and other small foods, but primarily they were farmers. As an aside, the women were the farmers, not the men.

Answer 3

the men hunted squirrel, rabbit, turkey, bears, and deer. They women grew corn, beans, squash, pumpkins, sunflowers, and tobacco. Women gathered berries, nuts, and fruit! ; )

Answer 4

Yes and No. The Cherokee, like most other agricultural tribes, grew hemp and used it for everything.

Answer 5

The Tuscarora Tribe did indeed grow crops. They raised corn, beans, squash and several other vegetables. They also traded with other tribes in the area.

Answer 6

Yes but then no the women stayed home and grew the crops while men went hunting and gathering Yes but then no the women stayed home and grew the crops while men went hunting and gathering

Answer 7

Yes,they farmed corn,squash,pumpkins,tomatoes,and green beans

Answer 8

yes they were

Answer 9

hi

Answer 10

Yes! They did grow crops. They grew squash, corn, and melons.