The Pilgrims were taught how to grow corn by the Native American, Squanto. Squanto was a member of the Patuxet tribe, and he played a crucial role in the survival of the Pilgrims after they settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
After arriving in 1620, the Pilgrims struggled to adapt to the new environment and faced severe food shortages. Squanto, who had previously been captured and had lived in England for some time, spoke English and understood the needs of the Pilgrims. He approached them and offered to help.
Squanto taught the Pilgrims various farming techniques, including the use of fish as fertilizer to help the corn grow. He showed them how to plant corn, beans, and squash together, a method known as the