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How to Grow Perilla

How to Grow Perilla

Commonly named shiso or Zi Su, this ornamental green (sometimes purple) leaves are widely used in Asian cooking to provide a refreshing garnish for fish, rice, tempura and sashimi dishes. Perrila is also known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory quality.

Full sun/part shade

Regular watering

Rich, heavy soil

Suitable for all climatic zones

8 - 10 weeks

Sow from spring to late summer

How to grow perilla in a garden

Step 1

Choose a sunny or part shade spot in your garden with well-drained soil. Enrich with Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser.

Step 2

Sow seed direct, planting them in clumps of 2-3 seeds 6 mm deep at 300 mm intervals. Cover lightly with Yates Seed Raising Mix and water well.

Step 3

Water regularly. Once seedlings emerge, thin seedlings and feed weekly with Yates Thrive Vegie and Herb Liquid Plant Food.

Step 4

Harvest by snipping or pulling leaves at soil level – this will also help encourage leafier growth. Sow successive crops every 3-4 weeks to extend your harvest window.
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How to grow perilla in a pot

Step 1

Choose a pot at least 300 mm wide and deep and position in a sunny or part shade. Fill with quality potting mix, such as Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter.  

Step 2

Sow seed direct, planting them in clumps of 2-3 seeds 6 mm deep. Cover lightly with Yates Seed Raising Mix and water well.

Step 3

Water regularly. Once seedlings emerge, thin seedlings and feed weekly with Yates Thrive Vegie and Herb Liquid Plant Food. 

Step 4

Harvest by snipping or pulling leaves at soil level – this will also help encourage leafier growth. Sow successive crops every 3-4 weeks to extend your harvest window.

Growing tips

  • In very cold weather, growth may be slower and harvest times will take a little longer

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