• SHISO (PERILLA) - Purple Seed Packet - Perilla frutescens
  • SHISO (PERILLA) - Purple - Perilla frutescens
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SHISO (PERILLA) - Purple

SHISO (PERILLA) - Purple

OP Open Pollinated

(150 seeds)

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Attractive and flavourful herb adds zing to salads and stir-fries

If you're into Asian cuisine, you can't do without Shiso (also known as Perilla). It's a herb, and it looks a little like Basil, but Read More

If you're into Asian cuisine, you can't do without Shiso (also known as Perilla). It's a herb, and it looks a little like Basil, but the flavour, though a little reminiscent of Basil, has overtones of licorice and even mint. The purple foliage of this lovely herb is very attractive, so apart from its culinary uses, it's also great as an ornamental plant. Toss tender young leaves into salads, or add them to stir-fries for extra colour and flavour.

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Days to Harvest

50 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

20cm

Plant Height

45cm

Additional Features

Containers, Cuisine, Cut-and-Come-Again, Easy Care Plants, Edible

  • Product Details

    Common Name: SHISO (PERILLA) - Purple

    Seeds Per Packet: Approx 150

    Days to Harvest: 50 days

    Watering: Medium

    Plant Spacing: 20cm

    Row Spacing: 40cm

    Companion Plants: Sweet peppers, Tomato

    Additional Features: Containers, Cuisine, Cut-and-Come-Again, Easy Care Plants, Edible

    Scientific Name: Perilla frutescens

    Germination Time: 7-14 days

    Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

    Plant Height: 45cm

    Cool/Mountain Sow: Sep-Jan

    Arid Sow: Sep-Jan

    Temperate Sow: Sep-Jan

    Sub-Tropical Sow: Sep-Jan

    Tropical Sow: All Year

  • Growing Information

    How to Sow

    Grow Perilla in much the same way you would Basil. The seeds germinate easily, and in warmer zones, Shiso can be grown as a perennial.

    How to Harvest

    The more you harvest, the more it produces! Pinch out tips or trim them with scissors. Two young leaves and a tip bud will have the best aroma and flavour. Your plant will replace each tip with a pair of tips, so your harvest keeps growing! Pinch out flowers to prolong your harvest.

  • Reviews

    2 reviews For SHISO (PERILLA) - Purple

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    Sarah M.

    Not tried yet but looks lovely for food and ornamental.

How to Sow

Grow Perilla in much the same way you would Basil. The seeds germinate easily, and in warmer zones, Shiso can be grown as a perennial.

How to Harvest

The more you harvest, the more it produces! Pinch out tips or trim them with scissors. Two young leaves and a tip bud will have the best aroma and flavour. Your plant will replace each tip with a pair of tips, so your harvest keeps growing! Pinch out flowers to prolong your harvest.

Common Name: SHISO (PERILLA) - Purple

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 150

Days to Harvest: 50 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 20cm

Row Spacing: 40cm

Companion Plants: Sweet peppers, Tomato

Additional Features: Containers, Cuisine, Cut-and-Come-Again, Easy Care Plants, Edible

Scientific Name: Perilla frutescens

Germination Time: 7-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 45cm

Cool/Mountain Sow: Sep-Jan

Arid Sow: Sep-Jan

Temperate Sow: Sep-Jan

Sub-Tropical Sow: Sep-Jan

Tropical Sow: All Year

2 reviews For SHISO (PERILLA) - Purple

Customer Reviews

Based on 2 reviews
50%
(1)
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A
Alex

this review has no content

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Sarah M.

Not tried yet but looks lovely for food and ornamental.

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