Shiso, Purple (Perilla frutescens) seeds, organic
$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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