What to plant in February in Peru

3 vegetables, fruits and herbs to sow or plant in February in Peru, for the climate around Lima, Lima Province, Peru.

Climate: Mild, nearly frost-free desert coast with cool garúa winters (about 14 to 17 °C nights), warm summers up to 33 °C, almost no rain from March to December, so irrigation is essential and the short Jan to Feb rains are the only wet season.

Vegetables

  • Zucchini Cucurbita pepo

    Warm dry spring and summer give heavy, reliable yields.

    Harvest: 45-60 daysEasyIn potsCare guide →

  • Green bean Phaseolus vulgaris

    Warm soil and dry air give clean, productive pods.

    Harvest: 50-60 daysEasyIn potsCare guide →

Herbs

  • Basil Ocimum basilicum

    Warm sunny weather gives vigorous, aromatic leaves.

    Harvest: 30-40 daysEasyIn potsCare guide →