Perilla Seeds - Kaori

BOTANICAL NAME

Perilla frutescens var. crispa

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

• 70 days

GROWTH HABIT

• Upright

Perilla Seeds Kaori is a fragrant, flavorful herb prized for its vibrant green leaves with a hint of gloss and a rich, aromatic taste. This variety delivers the classic shiso flavor, offering an irresistible blend of mint, basil, cinnamon, clove, and anise, perfect for sushi, salads, and garnishes. Easy to grow in gardens or containers, Kaori thrives in warm weather and produces abundant foliage for continuous harvest. Its bold flavor and versatility make it a must-have for adventurous cooks and herb gardeners.

• Delicious and healthy; great in salads, noodles, and soups
• Leaves are used fresh, salted, pickled, or dried
• Keep contained: self-seeds and can become invasive

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 6 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

• Requires Light