Botanical name
Perilla frutescens var. crispa
Family
Labiatae
Requirements
Plant Shiso seedlings 6 to 12 inches apart in well-drained but moist soil with full to partial sun exposure
Pests
Mint rust, powdery mildew, leaf spot
Growing
Water regularly. Pinch growing tips for bushier plants with more leaves.
Harvest
Pick leaves throughout the summer; harvest the flowering tops in late summer. As autumn approaches, harvest the seeds for planting next spring.
Season
Warm. Perennial, but grown here as an annual.
