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Perilla frutescens vert - Shiso

Perilla frutescens Vert
Perilla

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Sowing carried out at the beginning of June, successful germination.

Yannick, 22/06/2021

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An annual aromatic plant that grows to a height of 45 to 60 cm. It is cultivated for its leaves, which can be consumed raw in salads and raw vegetables, as well as cooked. Its flavor is a skillful blend of basil, mint, cumin, and lemon balm. Sowing from April to August. Harvest from May to September.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Germination time (days)
10 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing
Sowing period April to August
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Flowering time July to October
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Harvest time May to September
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Description

Green Perilla or Shiso (Perilla frutescens) is an annual aromatic plant that grows 45 to 60 cm tall. It is cultivated for its leaves, which can be consumed raw in salads and raw dishes, as well as cooked. Its flavor is a delicate blend of basil, mint, cumin, and lemon balm. Sow from April to August. Harvest from May to September.

Originally from southern China and Burma, this annual plant has a remarkable aroma. All parts of the plant are edible. In Asian cuisine, it is used as a green vegetable, and its leaves can be used raw in salads.



Harvesting: Harvest the leaves as needed.

Storage: Harvest the entire plant, including the flowers, and let it dry for later use.

Gardener's tip: Perilla prefers bright light and moderate humidity, good drainage, and rich, sunny soil.

Harvest

Harvest time May to September
Type of vegetable Aromatic
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Productive
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Botanical data

Genus

Perilla

Species

frutescens

Cultivar

Vert

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Perilla

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

Product reference42611

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Planting and care

Sowing: To promote sowing, soak the seeds overnight. Sow in spring in buckets at the surface of the soil: the seeds need light to germinate. Thin out as soon as the plants can be handled, keeping only the strongest ones. Transplant in place as soon as the risk of frost is gone, at a spacing of 25 cm in all directions, in a sunny location with a humid atmosphere.

Maintenance: During cultivation, regularly pinch the stems to promote a bushy and compact growth. Apply a mulch at the base to maintain soil moisture and compete with weeds. Water regularly to keep the substrate moist but not wet.

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Seedlings

Sowing period April to August
Sowing method Direct sowing
Germination time (days) 10 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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