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Perilla (Shiso) Seeds
- Butterfly attractor
- Used in Korean cuisines
- Also used for medicinal purposes
Fast Facts
About Perilla (Shiso) Seeds
Perilla frutescens
Buy Perilla Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
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
About Perilla (Shiso) Seeds
Perilla frutescens
Buy Perilla Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
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!
How to Grow Perilla
When to Plant Perilla Seeds
Direct sow in late winter/late spring or late summer/autumn.
Indoor sow Perilla seeds 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost in your zone.
Where to Plant Perilla Seeds
Plant your Perilla in well-draining but moist soil in a partially sunny to full sunny area.
How to Plant Perilla Seeds
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.
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.
How to Harvest Perilla
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.
