Tobacco was the crop cultivated in Virginia that drew a fair price in England.
In the early years of the Virginia colony, the settlers faced many challenges in growing crops for export. However, tobacco proved to be the crop that was most successful and profitable. By the early 17th century, Virginia had become a major exporter of tobacco to England, which provided a much-needed source of income for the colony. The success of tobacco cultivation in Virginia helped to establish the plantation system and played a significant role in the economic development of the colony.