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 →