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Perilla Shisho Red
With the most ornamental burgundy crinkly leaves, a great addition to the herb garden. With a strong cinnamon flavour these  leaves arepopular in Japan.
 
When to Sow: Mar - Jun

HOW TO SOW:
Pre soaking seeds in water for around 4 hours will speed up germination.

Sow in pots or trays onto damp seed compost and cover with a sprinkle of soil. Then cover to exclude light and keep in the shade. Ideal temp 22°C. Once germinated the cover can be removed so they are exposed to light. Transplant when  large enough to handle, and after the risk of frost has passed plant out 30cm appart.
 
  • Classification: Hardy Annual
  • Expert Level:  Medium
  • Germination Time: 2-4 weeks
  • Flowering Time:Jun- Oct
 
  • Site: Full Sun
  • Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
  • Soil Acidity: All Types
  • Moisture: Well drained
  • Care: Keep on the dry side , only watering the soil rathen than the leaves to prevent scorching. Use: Edible & Ornamental
  • Harvest: When young for the best flavour
  • Days to Maturity:  80-85 days
 
  • Feed:No special requirements
  • Height:90cm
  • Plant Spacing:  30cm
 

Perilla (Shisho) Frutescens Red

£1.95Price

  • 339 Seeds per packet Approx

    Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.

    We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.  

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