Red Shiso Seeds
Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
SOWING TIME : March to May, September to October
PLANT CHARACTER : Medium-growing bush with height up to 18 to 22 inches
LEAF CHARACTER : Oval reddish-purple wrinkled leaves with jagged edges
HARVEST : 85 to 90 days
- SOWING
TIMEMarch to May, September to October
- Sowing
DistancePlant to plant -10 to 12 inches, Line to line - 18 to 22 inches
- Fruit
WeightN/A
- Fruit
ShapeN/A
- Days to
maturity85 to 90 days
- Details
- How to sow
- Reviews
Red shiso, or Perilla frutescens, is a popular Japanese herb that is a member of the mint family. Red shiso is grown as a staple in Japanese cuisine and added extensively in various recipes as a herb. Shiso is a medium-growing perennial herb that can be grown as an annual in temperate climates. Red shiso herb is high in vitamin C, A, iron and antioxidants. The deep red-purple colour of the plant is due to the anthocyanin pigment which has antibacterial and antiviral properties. Red shiso can be used fresh or cooked. You can add it to your salads as a garnish or add julienned red shiso leaves to other vegetable and rice-based dishes.
Planting instructions
Shiso does well fertile well-draining soils. Sow red shiso seeds at a depth of ¼ inches either indoor or outdoor. Seeds will start germinating in 3 to 5 weeks in ideal growing conditions. Thin seedlings to a distance of 18 to 22 inches once established.
Growing Requirements
pests
Red shiso is relatively free of most pests except for some aphids, moth larvae or bacterial wilt may cause some problems during growth. Regular plant check-up is recommended to keep this in check.
soil
Red shiso will do well on average to fertile soil that drains the water well. The ideal soil pH should range between 5.5 and 6.5.
spot
Pick a spot that receives direct sunlight for 4-5 hours every day to grow red shiso in your gardens.
temperature
The ideal soil temperature for germination should be between 15 to 21℃ for red shiso seeds. Shiso is a warm-weather tender herb that will not grow well in cold temperatures.
watering
Keep the planting bed evenly moist for growing red shiso well.
how to harvest
Red shiso leaves can be harvested once they are 6 to 8 inches in length. Harvest the outer shiso leaves first. Toss them in your salads or wraps to use them pickled. The flavour notes of red shito may contain hints of clove, basil and mint. Red shiso leaves will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Customer Reviews
The productiveness of any seed we sell is subject to your local climatic conditions*, the sowing method you adopt, and your commitment to the planting process. We give no warranty, expressed or implied, and are in no way responsible for the produce.
Please note that all our seasonal recommendations/ sowing information is as per the local climatic conditions. *For more information on the optimum conditions required for growing seeds in your region, please contact us at, hello@allthatgrows.in or Whatsapp us at, +91 8544865077
Questions & Answers
Have a Question?
Be the first to ask a question about this.
Red Shiso Seeds
Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
SOWING TIME : March to May, September to October
PLANT CHARACTER : Medium-growing bush with height up to 18 to 22 inches
LEAF CHARACTER : Oval reddish-purple wrinkled leaves with jagged edges
HARVEST : 85 to 90 days
Red shiso, or Perilla frutescens, is a popular Japanese herb that is a member of the mint family. Red shiso is grown as a staple in Japanese cuisine and added extensively in various recipes as a herb. Shiso is a medium-growing perennial herb that can be grown as an annual in temperate climates. Red shiso herb is high in vitamin C, A, iron and antioxidants. The deep red-purple colour of the plant is due to the anthocyanin pigment which has antibacterial and antiviral properties. Red shiso can be used fresh or cooked. You can add it to your salads as a garnish or add julienned red shiso leaves to other vegetable and rice-based dishes.
Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
SOWING TIME : March to May, September to October
PLANT CHARACTER : Medium-growing bush with height up to 18 to 22 inches
LEAF CHARACTER : Oval reddish-purple wrinkled leaves with jagged edges
HARVEST : 85 to 90 days
- SOWING
TIMEMarch to May, September to October
- Sowing
DistancePlant to plant -10 to 12 inches, Line to line - 18 to 22 inches
- Fruit
WeightN/A
- Fruit
ShapeN/A
- Days to
maturity85 to 90 days
Planting instructions
Shiso does well fertile well-draining soils. Sow red shiso seeds at a depth of ¼ inches either indoor or outdoor. Seeds will start germinating in 3 to 5 weeks in ideal growing conditions. Thin seedlings to a distance of 18 to 22 inches once established.
Growing Requirements
pests
Red shiso is relatively free of most pests except for some aphids, moth larvae or bacterial wilt may cause some problems during growth. Regular plant check-up is recommended to keep this in check.
soil
Red shiso will do well on average to fertile soil that drains the water well. The ideal soil pH should range between 5.5 and 6.5.
spot
Pick a spot that receives direct sunlight for 4-5 hours every day to grow red shiso in your gardens.
temperature
The ideal soil temperature for germination should be between 15 to 21℃ for red shiso seeds. Shiso is a warm-weather tender herb that will not grow well in cold temperatures.
watering
Keep the planting bed evenly moist for growing red shiso well.
how to harvest
Red shiso leaves can be harvested once they are 6 to 8 inches in length. Harvest the outer shiso leaves first. Toss them in your salads or wraps to use them pickled. The flavour notes of red shito may contain hints of clove, basil and mint. Red shiso leaves will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
