How do you plant Prik chee fah?

Answer 1

My experience is based on chance.

literally threw some uneaten phrik chee fah as scrap onto a pot with a "moon tree" growing in it.

The soil had been previously amended with compost made from garden refuse and nothing special. The soild is only moderately crumbly and contains quite an amount of charcoal powdered into the soil mix. The soil drains well. It is kept moist by daily watering. In a semi-shaded position and no direct sunlight onto the terracotta pot. Very filtered light striking the chillie plants themselves.

The plant is scrawny in appearance as it hasn't been pinched back. it's producing flowers continuously and most bear fruit all poining to the sky.

Summary of observations and possible interpretation.

Open ish soil

Good fraible compost

Moist but well drained soil

Filtered but direct sunlight half the day (morning)in a warm position.

I don't know the relevance of the powdered charcoal which is included in the bagged soil I bought. Probably burnt corn husk and coconut husks.

The plant is about one year or a little more old in fact I have about three of these all in the same approximate area in simialr growth conditions.

Answer 2

To plant Prik chee fah, prepare a sunny location with well-draining soil. Plant the seeds or seedlings in the spring after the last frost. Water the plants regularly and provide support as they grow. Harvest the chili peppers when they reach the desired size and color.