Grow your own fresh, aromatic Green Shiso (Perilla) at home. This heirloom herb is beloved in Japanese and Korean cuisine for its bold, slightly minty-basil flavor with hints of clove and citrus.
Green Shiso is perfect for sushi, wraps, salads, pickling, herbal teas, and edible garnishes. The vibrant green leaves grow quickly and thrive in garden beds, raised beds, or containers.
Easy to grow, highly productive, and beautifully ornamental — this is a must-have for culinary herb gardens.
Heirloom • Non-GMO • High Germination Rate
🌿 Plant Details
200 seeds
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Botanical Name: Perilla frutescens
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Common Name: Green Shiso / Perilla
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Plant Type: Annual Herb
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Plant Height: 18–36 inches
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Leaf Color: Bright Green
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Leaf Flavor: Minty, basil-like, slightly citrus
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Days to Harvest: 60–75 days
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Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Hardiness Zones: Grown as annual in zones 3–10
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Growth Habit: Upright, leafy, branching
🌼 Growing Info
- Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost
- Lightly press seeds into soil (needs light to germinate)
- Keep soil moist but not soggy
- Space plants 12–18 inches apart
- Harvest leaves regularly to encourage fuller growth
Shiso can self-seed easily if allowed to flower.
💛 Why You’ll Love It
- Essential for homemade sushi & Asian dishes
- Fresh, bold flavor unlike common basil
- Beautiful textured green leaves
- Grows well in containers
- Easy for beginner gardeners
- Pollinator-friendly flowers
🌿 Happy growing!
