Seed needs light to germinate. Do not cover.
Sow 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 7.8 inches (20.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.These estimates for how long Shiso takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 7 days | Min 6 days | Max 10 days (6)
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Average 210 days | Min 211 days | Max 211 days (1)
names with “mint” “basil” “cinamon” and other herbs/spices are an attempt to name the flavors of this plant. The botanical epithet is from the Latin frutescens meaning “shrubby”
The red variety is used in Japan to color umeboshi and pickled ginger. Shiso forms part of Japanese seven spices which originated more than 300 years ago in Kyoto.(1)
Beefsteak plant, Red perilla, Green perilla, Aojiso, Akajiso, Ao geeso (green), Aka geeso (purple), Gee so, Jen, Kkaennip, Kkaennip namul, Tulkkae, Tía tô, Cinnamon plant, Japanese mint, Japanese basil, Purple mint, Silam, Wild coleus, Wild sesame, Beefsteak leaf., Shiso
Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton var. crispa (Benth.) Deane
Misspellings: wild seasame.
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