Perilla Shiso Red

Description

Perilla Shiso Red

Perilla is either red or green, the red perilla having an anise flavor and slightly less spicy than the green variety, which tastes more like cinnamon. Shiso leaves can be used whole or cut into strips.

Cultivation advice Perilla Shiso Red

Time to Germinate: 14-28 Days
Temperature Required: 21°c +
Days to Maturity: 70 Days
Light: Full Sun
Sowing Months: March to June
Harvest Months: August September

Sow thinly in trays undercover from early Apr through to mid-summer, lightly covering the seed and keeping out of direct sunlight until germinated..

The growing medium should be free draining as the seed can rot if too wet. Early sowings will need additional warmth provided.

Germination 14-28 days at 70F.

Transplant when large enough to handle and gradually acclimatise outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Best planted out in full sun in free draining soil.

Harvest leave when young and tender. Both the flowers and subsequent seeds are also edible.