por The foreign plants of Peru They are plants that are not native to the country, they have been brought from other regions and adapted to the Peruvian bioclimate. The climate in the country is favorable for the development of crops of non-native species, which add 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 cold and dry, and the tropical. This favors the cultivation of plants adaptable to these climates, benefiting regional economies.
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List of the best-known foreign plants of Peru
Barley
It is sown in the Andean areas, with abundant rainfall, at altitudes of 3000 meters above sea level.
Peruvians hardly include barley in their diet. Most of the production goes to the brewing industry.
It is native to Southeast Asia and Africa.
Rice
It is cultivated in the coastal zone and in the Amazon jungle. Rice is one of the most consumed foods in Peru.
It is native to India where it was planted for the first time.
Wheat
It is cultivated in the valleys of Arequipa, Cajamarca and La Libertad. Wheat was introduced into Peru by the Spanish, in a shipment of chickpeas.
It is originally from Asia.
Onion
It is cultivated 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: Red, Texas, Red Creole, Early Grano, Blanca Río Grande, Crystal White and Roja Arequipeña.
The origin of the onion is Central Asia.
Apple tree
Its cultivation occurs in the Andean zone, with heights 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. In Peru more than twenty varieties are harvested. Its origin is Central Asia.
Pear
The pear is cultivated in the Province of Caravelí, Department of Arequipa. The most widely planted varieties are Anjou and Bartlett.
The origin of the pear tree is the southeast of Europe and Asia Minor. The varieties from Peru are of French origin.
Mango
The mango is produced in the departments of Lambayeque, Piura and Lima. It is one of the fruits that Peru exports the most. The varieties that are cultivated 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
Plantain 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 described foreign plants of Peru generate very good economic benefits for the country.
Oatmeal
Oat production is mainly based in the provinces of Angaraes, Acobamba, Churcampa Huancavelica and Tayacaja. However, the harvest is not enough to cover the national demand, which goes to countries like Chile.
This type of poaceae plant has its origin in Central Asia, where there are indications that it was collected in 4000 BC. It was introduced into the nation by Spanish colonists.
Spinach
Spinach was first cultivated in Persia. The Arabs introduced it into Europe through Spain and from there it crossed the Atlantic to reach Peru.
Its production, although it is scarce, is distributed among different regions: metropolitan Lima and provinces, Amazonas, Ancash, Junín, Ica or Tacna.
Soy
Also known as soybean, this legume was cultivated until the last century in Asia only. Then it spread, arriving in Peru around the 70s. It is a highly valued species for its properties and its various uses.
It is cultivated in Ucayali, Piura, Cusco and mainly in Amazonas, where more tons of these seeds are obtained annually.