Perilla (Shiso) Red Aka Shiso - 100 Seeds | Perilla frutescens var. crispa
$18.98
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Perilla (Shiso) Red Aka Shiso - 100 Seeds | Perilla frutescens var. crispa
$18.98
About This Plant
Perilla frutescens var. crispa, commonly known as Red Aka Shiso, is an annual culinary herb with deep red to purple foliage and a fragrant, distinctive flavor reminiscent of mint, basil, and anise. It is valued in Japanese cuisine for umeboshi plums, pickles, rice dishes, salads, noodles, and herbal syrups. The plant is fast-growing and ornamental, suitable for herb gardens, containers, and edible landscapes.
What You Will Receive
100 fresh, viable seeds of Red Aka Shiso (Perilla frutescens var. crispa). Open-pollinated, non-GMO. Seeds are carefully packaged for successful sowing.
Growing Information
Common Name: Red Aka Shiso / Perilla
Botanical Name: Perilla frutescens var. crispa
Plant Type: Annual herb
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Height: 18–30 inches
Days to Harvest: 40–60 days
Harvest Season: Summer to fall
Cold Stratification: Not required
Ideal for herb gardens, containers, raised beds, Asian vegetable gardens, cut-and-come-again harvesting, and edible ornamentals.