THE 13 MOST COMMON FOREIGN PLANTS OF PERU - BIOLOGY

The foreign plants of Peru are plants that are not native to the country, they have been brought from other regions and have adapted to the Peruvian bioclimate. The climate in the country is favorable for the development of crops of non-native species, which are added to the great diversity of native flora of Peru.

The Peruvian territory has 28 different types of climate, which makes possible a very abundant biodiversity. From the temperate and humid climate, the freezing and dry, and the tropical. This favors the cultivation of plants adaptable to these climates, benefiting regional economies.

List of the best known foreign plants of Peru

Barley

It is sown in the Andean areas, with abundant rains, at altitudes of 3,000 meters above sea level.

The Peruvian hardly includes barley in his diet. Most of the production goes to the brewing industry.

It is native to Southeast Asia and Africa.

Rice

It is grown in the coastal zone and in the Amazon rainforest. Rice is one of the foods with the most consumption in Peru.

It is native to India where it was first planted.

Wheat

It is grown in the valleys of Arequipa, Cajamarca and La Libertad. Wheat was introduced to Peru by the Spanish, in a shipment of chickpeas.

It is native to Asia.

Onion

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It is grown in the departments of Arequipa, Tacna, Lima and Ica. It is one of the most consumed food supplements in the country. And one of the products that Peru exports.

Some of the onion varieties that Peru produces and exports are: Roja, Texas, Red Creole, Early Grano, Blanca Río Grande, Crystal White and Roja Arequipeña.

The origin of the onion is Central Asia.

Apple tree

Apple trees are one of the most popular crops in fruit growing. Source: pixabay.com

Its cultivation occurs in the Andean zone, with altitudes of 2,500 to 3,000 meters above sea level.

Peru produces many varieties of apple. Red Delicious, Ana de Israel, Winter, San Antonio, Fuji, Gala and Pink Lady among others. Its origin, it is believed, was the Caucasus and the shores of the Caspian Sea.

Carrot

Carrot planting is done in the Pacific coastal zone. More than twenty varieties are harvested in Peru. Its origin is Central Asia.

Pear

Pear is cultivated in the Province of Caravelí, Department of Arequipa. The most widely sown varieties are Anjou and Bartlett.

The origin of the pear tree is Southeastern Europe and Asia Minor. The varieties from Peru are of French origin.

Mango

Mango is produced in the departments of Lambayeque, Piura and Lima. It is one of the fruits that Peru most exports. The varieties that are grown are Red, Green and Yellow.

The origin of the plant is India and Burma. It is the national fruit of India, Pakistan and the Philippines.

Asparagus

Asparagus is grown in the departments of La Libertad, Ica and Lima. Peru is one of the countries in the world, along with Thailand, that produces asparagus all year round.

Its origin is Asian.

Banana

The banana is produced in the departments of Tumbes and Loreto. Most of what is produced is for export. Its origin is Asia and the first crops for commercial purposes were made in the Canary Islands.

These foreign plants of Peru described generate very good economic benefits for the country.

Oats

Oat production is mainly located in the provinces of Angaraes, Acobamba, Churcampa Huancavelica and Tayacaja. However, the harvest is not enough to cover the national demand, which turns to countries like Chile.

This type of plant has its origin in Central Asia, where there is evidence that it was collected in 4000 BC It was introduced into the nation by Spanish settlers.

Spinach

Spinach was first cultivated in Persia. The Arabs introduced it to Europe through Spain and from there it crossed the Atlantic to Peru.

Its production, although it is scarce, is distributed among different regions: metropolitan Lima and provinces, Amazonas, Ancash, Junín, Ica or Tacna.

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