Perilla planting methods and techniques

Perilla is also known as Guiren, Chisu, Baisu, and Xiangsu. Adding perilla leaves or Suisu when cooking fish will make the taste particularly delicious. Perilla leaves can also be eaten raw or pickled. Perilla is also of great ornamental value and is easy to grow. Let’s talk about the methods and techniques of growing perilla.

1. Soil

Perilla has good adaptability to soil, but the most suitable soil is sandy soil with good drainage. It grows poorly in heavy clay soil. When planting, be sure to choose loose soil, preferably soil of good quality and fertile. During the planting process, you can add an appropriate amount of decomposed organic fertilizer .

2. Temperature

Perilla prefers a warm and humid climate. The seeds can germinate when the ground temperature is above 5°C. The suitable temperature is 18-23°C, and the seedling stage can withstand low temperatures of 1-2°C. If the temperature is too low or too high, it will affect the growth and quality of perilla.

3. Moisture

Perilla has a very high demand for water during its growth period, so it is important to ensure adequate water every day. It requires relatively high air humidity and grows well in an environment of 75%-80%. If the air and growing environment are too dry, its branches and leaves will become hard and the quality will be greatly reduced. In addition, during the rainy season, attention should be paid to drainage to prevent water accumulation from causing root and leaf rot.

4. Lighting

Perilla prefers sunlight, and more sunlight exposure is also helpful for its growth, so when planting it, try to place it in a sunny place. If the sun is scorching in the summer, it still needs shade, otherwise it will get sunburned.

5. Fertilization

Perilla has a relatively short growth period, so nitrogen fertilizer should be the main fertilizer, and avoid touching the leaves when applying fertilizer. Generally, the first base fertilizer is applied about 10 days after sowing, and then topdressing is applied every 15 days until before harvest.

6. Harvest and preservation

Perilla can generally be harvested for the first time around 6-10 months of its growing season and can be harvested 2-3 times a year. When picking, be careful not to cause excessive damage to the plants so as not to affect their normal growth. After harvesting, it can be dried or dried for preservation, or made into products such as perilla oil and perilla sauce.

That’s it