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Perilla is a oilseed crop, grown in the kharif season. Sow it in Jun–Jul and expect to harvest in 110–140 days. It wants a pH of 5.5–7.0 (slightly acid) and 18–28°C. Plant at 45 × 20 cm, allowing 4–6 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 0.8–1.2 t. Watch for leaf spot, aphid.

Growing Perilla

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Shiso (Perilla frutescens), revered as one of Japan's most essential culinary herbs, represents the perfect combination of manageable cultivation, premium market value, and explosive demand growth.
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Among the most popular cultivars are: Shiso (Perilla frutescens var.
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Consider legal culinary alternatives such as sesame, nigella (kalonji), flax (alsi) or perilla.
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Crop Sow Days pH Temp °C Yield
Guava Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.0–7.5 23–30 20–25 t
Pomegranate Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.5–7.5 20–35 15–20 t
Ber (Indian Jujube) Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.0–8.5 20–35 15–20 t
Calamondin Jul–Aug 2–3 yr 5.5–6.5 18–32 12–20 t
Tea Jun–Aug (planting) 3–4 yr to pluck 4.5–5.5 18–30 2–3 t made tea
Oil Palm Jun–Sep (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5.0–7.0 24–32 20–25 t FFB
Lemon Jul–Aug (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 6.0–7.5 20–32 15–20 t
Jojoba Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–8.0 20–35 1.5–3 t
Feijoa Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.0 10–25 10–15 t
Loquat Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–7.5 15–30 10–15 t
Jujube Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–8.0 15–35 10–15 t
Grapefruit Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.5 15–35 20–30 t
Citron Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.5 18–32 15–25 t
Kumquat Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–6.5 12–30 8–14 t

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