Perilla (Shiso) Seeds Perilla frutescens

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Unit Size	Unit Price	Qty
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Annual; Grows up to 24 Inches Tall
Uses: Culinary, Ornamental
USDA Zones 3-10

Shipping Schedule

Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.

Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials	Shipping Begins
Zones 9 - 12	Late February to Early March
Zone 8	Early to Mid March
Zone 7	Mid to Late March
Zone 6	Early April
Zone 5	Late April
Zones 2 - 4	Late April to Early May
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Late August
Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs	Shipping Begins
Zones 2 - 4	Mid September
Zone 5	Mid to Late September
Zone 6	Late September
Zone 7	Late September to Early October
Zones 8 - 12	Early to Mid October
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials*	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Mid October
*Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots

Product Description

Grow Heirloom Herbs - Plant Perilla Seeds

Also known as Japanese Perilla or Shiso, this common culinary herb features attractive reddish purple leaves and a flavor that has been likened to a blend of coriander, cinnamon and citrus. Sometimes called Red Mint, the culinary uses of this powerhouse herb are almost endless--from salads, to sushi to pickling!

Fast Facts

Name:	Perilla (Shiso) Seeds
Botanical Name:	Perilla frutescens var. crispa
Life Cycle:	Annual
Light Requirement:	Full Sun
Planting Season:	Spring
Features:	Heirloom, Culinary, Outdoor
Days to Maturity:	80-85 Days
Plant Spacing:	6-12 inches
Planting Depth:	1/4 inch
Sowing Method:	Start Indoors, Direct Sow
Cold Stratification:	Yes
Seeds per Packet:	500 mg
Ships:	Year Round

Planting Instructions

Direct sow in late winter/late spring or late summer/autumn.
Indoor sow by surface sowing the seeds in pots or rays and do not cover – just tamp into soil. Perilla seeds need light to germinate. Water from beneath as not to wash away seeds and cover with plastic. Indoor sow Perilla seeds 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost in your zone.
Cold stratify seeds – Perilla seeds need cold weather to break down germination inhibitors. Either place newly sown pots or flats in the refrigerator for 1-3 months or place them outside against a north wall and leave them there until the spring. Keep soil moist. You can also place seeds in a bag and store in a refrigerator if not to be planted soon.
Germination takes 7-14 days depending on the light and soil temperatures. Seedlings can be thinned to transplanted when they have several sets of mature leaves.