What crop was tended by enslaved Africans and bought by Carolina colonists?

Enslaved Africans primarily tended rice, which became a staple crop in the Carolinas during the colonial period. The knowledge and skills that enslaved individuals brought from West Africa were instrumental in cultivating rice in the region's wetland environments. This agricultural practice significantly contributed to the economy of the Carolina colonies, leading to the establishment of a plantation system reliant on enslaved labor.