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Learn to Grow Thai Ingredients

Step-by-step guides for cultivating authentic Thai herbs and vegetables in your own garden.

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Thai Holy Basil

The complete guide to growing sacred basil (Krapao) in Texas -- from seed starting to harvest and cooking.

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Lemongrass

How to grow and divide lemongrass stalks for year-round harvests in the Texas heat.

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Thai Bird Chilies

Growing fiery Thai chilies (Prik Kee Noo) from seed, plus tips on drying and storing your harvest.

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Galangal

Everything you need to know about growing galangal root in containers and garden beds.

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Ginger

A practical guide to planting, growing, and harvesting fresh ginger in Texas soil.

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Thai Eggplants

Grow small, round Thai eggplants perfect for green curry and stir-fry dishes.

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Kaffir Lime

How to grow kaffir lime trees for their aromatic leaves and zest, essential to Thai cooking.

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Bitter Melon

Grow bitter melon on trellises for a prolific harvest of this nutritious Thai staple.

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Texas Planting Calendar

When to Plant Thai Herbs in Texas

A seasonal guide to starting and transplanting Thai herbs and vegetables in the Texas climate.

Spring

March - May
  • ✓ Thai Holy Basil (seeds indoors)
  • ✓ Thai Bird Chilies (transplant)
  • ✓ Lemongrass (divisions)
  • ✓ Thai Eggplants (transplant)
  • ✓ Bitter Melon (direct sow)

Summer

June - August
  • ✓ Thai Basil (succession sow)
  • ✓ Ginger (plant rhizomes)
  • ✓ Galangal (plant rhizomes)
  • ✓ Harvest chilies & basil
  • ✓ Mulch & water deeply

Fall

September - November
  • ✓ Harvest ginger & galangal
  • ✓ Save Thai basil seeds
  • ✓ Dry & store chilies
  • ✓ Bring Kaffir Lime indoors
  • ✓ Prepare beds for winter

Winter

December - February
  • ✓ Plan spring garden layout
  • ✓ Order seeds early
  • ✓ Start basil seeds indoors
  • ✓ Maintain Kaffir Lime indoors
  • ✓ Amend soil with compost

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