True Thai Chiles
Full Moon & Vesuvius
Seeds are color-coded with food grade stain to distinguish varieties; be sure to plant some of each.
Red seed = Red Vesuvius
Undyed seed = Orange Full Moon
STARTING SEEDLINGS
In early spring, start indoors about 2 months before night temperatures stay reliably 50-55°F (10- 13°C). Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep moist but not soggy, and very warm 80-85°F (27-30°C). Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, transplant into deeper individual containers. Maintain at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Feed with half strength fertilizer every week until weather is warm enough to gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions. Transplant 2 feet apart into rich soil in full sun.
GROWING NOTES
Chiles need warm conditions. Don’t transplant outdoors until night temperatures stay securely above 55°F (13°C). Prepare soil well with aged manure or compost. Plant only robust seedlings with well-developed roots. Mulch plants to maintain even soil moisture. Keep well weeded, watered and fertilized.
HARVEST AND USE
Harvest when chiles have a high gloss and are fully ripened to orange for the medium-hot Full Moon and red for Vesuvius. To dry for year-round use, cut whole branches of chiles or harvest individually and string from the stem end. Hang in a warm, airy location. Use in all Thai and Asian stir-fries, sauces, salsas and marinades or dry and chop for spicy chile flakes to sprinkle on pizza.
Sow Seeds Indoors |
Days To Germinate |
Transplant Outdoors
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Mature Height |
Transplant To Harvest |
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Feb – March
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10 – 21 days
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April – June
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2 1/2 – 3 feet
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Approx. 85 days
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Sow Seeds Indoors |
Days To Germinate |
Transplant Outdoors
|
Mature Height |
Transplant To Harvest |
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Feb – March
|
10 – 21 days
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April – June
|
2 1/2 – 3 feet
|
Approx. 85 days
|
Sow Seeds Indoors
Feb – March
|
Days To Germinate
10 – 21 days
|
Transplant Outdoors
|
Mature Height
2 1/2 – 3 feet
|
Transplant To Harvest
Approx. 85 days
|