300 GREEN SHISO aka PERILLA Frutescens Ornamental Herb Seeds Green & Purple

Description:
Name: Green Shiso
Other common names: Japanese Basil, Beefsteak Plant
Scientific name: Perilla Frutescens syn. Perilla Frutescens var. Crispa
Colors: Green – Purple
Plant seeds: Outdoors after frost, indoors weeks before last frost
Bloom time: Spring
Harvest: 80 days
Plant height: 18 – 24 inches
Plant spacing: 6 – 12 inches
Light requirements: Sun
Soil & water preferences: Average
Quantity: 300 seeds
Other: Perilla Frutescens is a fragrant Asian herb with decorative, zig-zag edged leaves. The edible leaves and flowers offer a flavor blend of citrus, mint, basil, and spicy hints of cinnamon, cloves, and cumin. Green Shiso is extensively used in Japanese cuisine and offers a variety of culinary uses. Shiso sprouts or microgreens can be enjoyed, or incorporate the fresh leaves into salads, sushi, or rice and meat dishes. The edible flowers serve as salad additions and an edible garnish. Dried leaves are suitable for flavoring or making tea. Green Shiso is a “cut and come again” plant, suitable for growing as an annual in non-winter hardy climates and also thrives as a container plant.