Grow your own fresh green shiso, a versatile and aromatic Japanese herb.

Popular in Japanese cuisine for its fragrant, slightly minty flavour and tender, serrated leaves, green shiso adds a burst of freshness to salads, sushi, garnishes and pickles.

Also known as Perilla frutescens, this striking green herb is easy to grow at home and incredibly rewarding for gardeners seeking authentic Japanese flavours.

Why Grow Green Shiso?

• Fragrant, slightly minty flavour perfect for sushi, salads, and pickling
• Beautiful bright green, serrated leaves
• Fast-growing and easy to cultivate in pots, greenhouses, or garden beds
• Suitable for UK climates and home gardens
• Packed with antioxidants and traditional culinary uses

Green shiso is more than just a garnish. It’s packed with natural compounds traditionally believed to support digestion, provide antioxidant benefits and add subtle, refreshing notes to meals.

The leaves are edible raw, cooked or pickled, making it a highly versatile addition to your herb garden and can be grown in pots, raised beds, or allotments

How to Grow Green Shiso in the UK

Sowing Time:
Sow indoors from early spring or directly outdoors after the last frost.

Position:
Full sun to partial shade.

Soil Type:
Well-draining, fertile soil; avoid waterlogged conditions.

Sowing Instructions:

• Sow seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil
• Keep soil consistently moist until germination (usually 7–14 days)
• Thin seedlings to 20–25cm apart for optimal growth
• Can be grown in pots, garden beds or allotments

Harvest:
Leaves can be harvested once plants are well established. Pick the outer leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth.

Approximately 1200 seeds per pack