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Plant of the Day
Wednesday 24 August 2022
The edible leaved Perilla frutescens cultivars (Chinese basil, shiso, beefsteak plant) thrive in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. This herb has foliage with a unique taste, which is said to be a combination of flavours including those of mint and basil, with a hint of cumin. I can never resist ‘taste testing’ a plant as I am passing by!
Jill Raggett
Plant of the Day
Saturday 28 October 2017
The purple foliage of Perilla frutescens var. purpurascens (purple shiso, purple-leaved beefsteak plant, Chinese basil, purple mint) contrasting with the zany flowers of Tagetes patula 'Harlequin' (French marigold) in this productive and decorative garden. The two plants are both grown as half hardy annuals. An interesting challenge for cultivating Perilla is the limited viability of the seed in storage, so store them at lower temperatures and humidity planting them before they are a year old. The plants are able to self pollinate.
Jill Raggett
