Red Perilla Shiso Vegetable Seeds
650 Perilla seeds. Plant oils found in Red Perilla have essential fatty acids that have been associated with benefits in a wide range of inflammatory conditions, heart diseases, colitis/Crohn's disease, asthma, allergies, antimicrobial, anticancer etc. Perilla is also used for nausea, sunstroke, to induce sweating and as an antispasmodic.
Sow Outside | May-September |
Growing Instructions
Plant perilla seedlings 6 to 12 inches (15-31 cm.) apart in well-drained but moist soil with full to partial sun exposure or direct sow them in well-drained soil and lightly cover. The shiso seeds will germinate rapidly at 68f/20c.Harvesting perilla is an easy process. It can usually be harvested approximately eight weeks after planting. At this time, the plant should be around eight inches tall.