Red Perilla
Perilla frutescens X4474-200
(Shiso; Akajisho) Purplish-red variety reminiscent of coleus. Cinnamon-scented leaves are used in Japan to give a scarlet colour to pickled plums (umeboshi) and preserved ginger (beni shoga). Before sowing, soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Preferred variety for pickling.
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About Red Perilla
Exposure
Sun-PartShade
Germease
Easy
Sow times
Spring
Product use
Culinary; Aromatic; Industrial
Duration
Annual