Perilla Shiso Red Seeds

Perilla Shiso Red Seeds

Perilla Shiso Red Seeds produce striking deep purple-red leaves with a distinctive aromatic flavour combining hints of mint, basil, cinnamon, and anise. Widely used in Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian cuisine, Red Shiso is a versatile culinary herb prized for both its vibrant colour and unique flavour.

Fast growing and highly productive, Perilla Shiso Red is perfect for salads, sushi, pickling, stir-fries, garnishes, and herbal teas. The richly coloured foliage also makes an attractive feature in kitchen gardens, raised beds, containers, and ornamental edible gardens.

Easy to grow and packed with flavour, this beautiful Asian herb is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to grow authentic ingredients for home cooking while adding colourful foliage to their garden.

Key Features

Produces vibrant deep purple-red aromatic leaves.

Traditional Japanese herb also known as Red Shiso.

Distinctive flavour with notes of mint, basil, cinnamon, and anise.

Ideal for sushi, salads, pickling, stir-fries, and garnishes.

Fast growing and highly productive throughout the season.

Suitable for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and containers.

Easy to grow and ideal for beginner gardeners.

How to Grow Perilla Shiso Red Seeds

Sow Perilla Shiso Red Seeds indoors from March to May or directly outdoors once the risk of frost has passed.

Sow seeds thinly onto moist compost and lightly cover with a fine layer of compost or soil.

Keep soil consistently moist during germination, which usually takes around 7–21 days.

Grow in a sunny or partially shaded position with fertile, well-drained soil.

Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage fresh new growth throughout the season.

Perilla Growing Tips

Harvest leaves regularly for the best flavour and colour.

Keep soil evenly moist during dry weather.

Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier plants.

Grow in containers for convenient harvesting near the kitchen.

Allow some plants to flower if seed saving is desired.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Red Shiso taste like?
Red Shiso has a distinctive flavour with hints of mint, basil, cinnamon, and anise.

Is Perilla Shiso Red easy to grow?
Yes, Perilla Shiso Red Seeds are easy to grow and suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.

Can Red Shiso be grown in containers?
Yes, it grows exceptionally well in pots, containers, and raised beds.

How is Red Shiso used?
The leaves are commonly used in sushi, pickling, salads, stir-fries, herbal teas, and as colourful garnishes.

Perfect For

Kitchen gardens

Container growing

Japanese cuisine

Asian cooking

Pickling

Raised beds

Edible gardens

Beginner gardeners