Shiso, Purple (Perilla frutescens) seeds, organic

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$4.95

Family: Lamiaceae

Hardy to Zones 10 to 12

(Zi-su, Perilla)  Tropical perennial grown as a temperate annual, native to India and cultivated extensively in China and Japan.  Traditional uses: in sushi, used to counteract seafood poisoning and to treat symptoms of gastric distress.  Also used in combination with umeboshi plums, both for its carminative effects and as a coloring agent.   Plant prefers partial shade to full sun, rich soil and regular watering.  Short-lived seed supplied only from the current season.  Sow in spring, in pots in the greenhouse or directly in a prepared bed in the garden.  Germ in about 11 days and grows rapidly.  Thin or transplant to 1 foot apart.

Packet contains 100 seeds
1 g contains ~ 450 seeds
5 g contains ~ 2,250 seeds
10 g contains ~4,500 seeds
certified organically grown

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  1. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful

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    growingtoday.p

    Been looking for these for a while. Glad to order ’em. Any plans to get the green variety?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      hi! thanks for contacting. I have no plans for the green, used to grow and carry them, there were almost no orders for them, we’re somewhat demand driven. r

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    • roberta truscello

      I am also looking for green, in case you do stock it down the road 🙂

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    Llinda

    Since I’ve read it’s part of the mint family, does it reseed itself in zone 4 like catmint and spearmint and peppermint?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      hi linda, shiso is different from the other mints you’ve mentioned. It is annual, not perennial, also not rhizomatous, although in the right circumstances it will self-seed. richo

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    • swprahl

      It is self seeding in 4B in MN. Quite happily, readily and in abundance! Thank you Richo for such a fine start.

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    lazywildswan

    Quite extraordinary!

    lazywildswan

    They grew really well. We use the leaves for ssam, wrap for meat or tofu. Their coloring means they provide rich anthocyanin, a traditional and newly discovered medicinal. The seeds are collected, roasted, and ground.

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    Sarah Herriott

    Is this herb poisonous to livestock? I raise dairy goats and chickens.

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Sarah,
      I have seen mixed opinions on this. In practice here I’ve never seen this herb harm anything. Some experts caution use of shiso for ruminants (which goats are ruminants) and dogs.
      Richo

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    Melody

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    Melody (verified owner)

    After being lucky enough to hear Richo speak about this amazing plant, I’ve vowed to eat even more! I’ve been growing it for several years (zone 5 on a north facing slope). It reliably self seeds itself, but this time of year when all is frozen I get worried, and order more seed to also start in the greenhouse! I probably enjoy it the most in flower bouquets.

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