Can perilla be planted all year round? What is the best time to plant it?

Perilla is native to China and is mainly distributed in India, Myanmar and other countries. There are wild species and cultivated varieties in Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui and other provinces. It has a history of nearly two thousand years of cultivation and application in China, and is mainly used for oil, spice, and food.

Planting time of basil

Perilla can be planted all year round, and the best time to plant it is in spring, which is from March to May each year . It has strong vitality and does not require much for the environment. As long as the seeds of perilla fall into the soil, they can take root and sprout. If you want the perilla to grow more vigorously, you need to process its seeds first.

Perilla growth temperature

Perilla is a warm-loving plant, and its suitable growth temperature is 18 to 28 degrees, which is a slightly cool climate. It has very good cold resistance. Although it can grow in lower temperatures, the quality will not be very good. It can tolerate low temperatures, but the temperature cannot be lower than one degree, otherwise it will stop growing or even freeze to death.

Perilla growth cycle

The growing period of perilla is about sixty to ninety days. The growth cycle is relatively short, and is divided into four stages: seedling stage, branch growth peak period, flowering period, and fruiting period. Generally, the whole grass can be harvested two and a half months after planting.