Description
Perilla, or ‘Red Shiso’, is an annual herb to 60cm used in Asian cooking, especially for pickling. Bushy plant with red-purple leaves which are bitter when eaten fresh.
Out of Stock
Perilla ‘Red Shiso’
Perilla frutescens
seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety
NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.
Additional information
| Best By | Dec-25 |
|---|---|
| germination rate - current stock | not tested |
| Packet Quantity | 0.1 teaspoon |
| Lifecycle | annual |
| Sowing Months | September; October; November |
| Method | soak seed overnight, sow direct or raise seedlings |
| Depth to Sow | surface sow and cover lightly |
| Germination | 10-14 days |
| Distance Apart | 30cm |
| Harvest | 85 days |
