How to collect seeds after perilla blooms

How to make perilla produce seeds

When the perilla leaves mature, some are picked and used up, and some leaves will gradually become old. Don't rush to pull them out, as small flower buds will grow after a while.

After the flower buds come out, purple flowers will bloom. Do not pollinate the flowers. After a while, the perilla will grow small seeds on its own.

In late autumn, when the entire branches, flowers and leaves have withered, it can be determined that the seeds inside are ripe.

How to deal with perilla after it sets seeds

After the perilla seeds mature, if they are not processed, they will fall into the flowerpot by themselves. In the second year, many small perilla seedlings will grow in the flowerpot. They can also be collected and sown in the second year.

How to collect perilla seeds

Because perilla seeds are very small, it is generally not recommended to remove the outer layer. You can directly remove the seeds with the skin from the branches.

Then collect them, put them in plastic bags or kraft paper bags, store them in a dry and ventilated place, and wait until the spring of the following year to sow them.