Shiso 'Bicolor Shiso'

Perilla frutescens

How to grow Shiso 'Bicolor Shiso'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Bicolor Shiso is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Bicolor Shiso from seed

Sow 0.2 inches (0.5 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.

Transplanting Bicolor Shiso

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Bicolor Shiso is a tender plant.

Harvesting Bicolor Shiso

Other Names for Shiso 'Bicolor Shiso'

Purple&Green Shiso, Kkaennip, Kkaennip namul, Vietnamese (Tia To)