Ancient history

How were farms in the middle colonies different from New England?

Middle Colonies

- The Middle Colonies had more fertile soil than New England.

- The climate in the Middle Colonies was more conducive to farming than in New England.

- There were more flat, open land in the Middle Colonies, making it easier to farm.

- Most colonists practiced Subsistence Farming.

- Some colonists farmed for profit, as cash crops such as wheat, rice, and tobacco grew well in the Middle Colonies.

New England

- The soil in New England was rocky and not very fertile.

- The climate in New England was colder and less conducive to farming than in the Middle Colonies.

- Most of New England was forested, which required a lot of work to clear before it could be farmed.

- Most colonists practiced Subsistence Farming.

- Since the growing season was much shorter in New England, the main crops grown were ones that ripened quickly, such as corn and pumpkins.