Perilla (Shiso) – Red Aka Shiso 100 Seeds | Japanese Red Perilla | Aromatic Herb | Culinary & Pickling Favorite
$9.99
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Grow a traditional Japanese culinary herb with Perilla (Shiso) ‘Red Aka Shiso’, a classic red-leaf perilla variety prized for its deep red to purple foliage, strong aromatic fragrance, and distinctive flavor with notes of mint, basil, and anise. Aka Shiso is especially famous for its use in Japanese cuisine, including umeboshi plums, pickles, rice dishes, salads, noodles, and herbal syrups.
Red Aka Shiso is fast growing and easy to cultivate, producing lush foliage that can be harvested repeatedly throughout the season. In addition to its culinary value, this variety is also highly ornamental, making it an excellent choice for herb gardens, containers, and edible landscapes. Leaves are commonly used fresh, salted, or cooked, and the plant is also valued for traditional medicinal and tea uses.
You will receive:
✔️ 100 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, non-GMO
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Red Aka Shiso / Perilla
Botanical Name: Perilla frutescens var. crispa
Plant Type: Annual herb
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Height: 18–30 inches
Days to Harvest: 40–60 days
Harvest Season: Summer to fall
Cold Stratification: Not required
Ideal for herb gardens, containers, raised beds, Asian vegetable gardens, cut-and-come-again harvesting, and edible ornamentals.
Perilla (Shiso) – Red Aka Shiso 100 Seeds | Japanese Red Perilla | Aromatic Herb | Culinary & Pickling Favorite
$9.99