Shiso/Perilla ‘Red’
Perilla frutescens
Amazing Asian Potherb.
A great Asian herb with an interesting cinnamon, clove and cumin flavour and aroma. The large leaves can be used as wraps for fingerfood and in sushi and salads. They turn pickling vinegar a vivid magenta colour (used for pickled ginger). Remove flower buds to extend plant life. Harvest by cutting sprigs above a leaf joint. 100 seeds.
Sowing Instructions
An erratic germinator, stay patient. Surface sow as light aids germination, press down to ensure good soil contact. Keep moist as seed drying out produces poor germination. Start indoors if in a cool region as cold sensitive. Seed poisonous if ingested.
Tender
Annual
Sowing Method
Transplant, Direct
Spacing/Spread
20-30 cm
Row Space
30-40 cm
Sowing Periods
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool | ||||||||||||
| Temperate | ||||||||||||
| Sub-Tropical/Tropical |
Shiso/Perilla ‘Red’
Sale price$3.75