Perilla – Shiso Bi-colour
Perilla – Shiso Bi-colour. A popular Japanese herb, the variety produces leaves green on top and rich ruby red underneath. The variety has slightly larger leaves and a minty-basil scent. Please note you may get up to 5% reverting to a single coloured plant.
Cultivation advice Perilla – Shiso Bi-colour
Time to Germinate: 14-28 Days
Temperature Required: 21°c +
Days to Maturity: 70 Days
Light: Full Sun
Sowing Months: March to June
Harvest Months: August – September
- Sow thinly in trays undercover from early Apr through to mid-summer, lightly covering the seed and keeping out of direct sunlight until germinated..
- The growing medium should be free draining as the seed can rot if too wet. Early sowings will need additional warmth provided.
- Germination 14-28 days at 70F.
- Transplant when large enough to handle and gradually acclimatise outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Best planted out in full sun in free draining soil.
- Harvest leave when young and tender. Both the flowers and subsequent seeds are also edible.
