Shiso (Red)

Chinese basil, Perilla mint

We offer three different varieties of shiso. Green shiso, which produces a bright green, thin, heart-shaped leaf, Red Shiso, a deep burgundy, shiny, and slightly curled variety, and Britton Shiso, which produces very large, matte, flat leaves that are a deep green/purple on the top, and magenta on the underside.

Days in the Nursery
12-14 days

Harvest Cycle
5 weeks of intermittent harvesting-- 6 weeks to full harvest

Yield Per Shelf
3-6 lbs/Harvest Cycle

Flavor Characteristics
Pepperminty, fresh, light

Thinning technique

After you've transplanted your seedlings to the growing shelf. Each pod should be thinned to 1 - 2 seedlings. To do this pull out the excess seedlings using a pair of tweezers or your fingers gently.

Harvesting technique

Harvest leaf by leaf. Use the larger leaves first, by trimming at the very base of the stem. These plants do not produce uniform leaves, and you may cut the largest leaves from any point on the main stalk. Never cut the main stalk!