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PERILLA - SHISO, Green

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PERILLA - SHISO, Green

Perilla frutescens

Perilla is originally from Japan, where it is called Shiso is one of the main food tastes used in Japanese cooking. It is a small erect plant with medium sized attractive heart shaped leaves which tend to bunch at the top of the stem. The leaves are great in stirfries and salads. Perilla is originally from Japan, where it is called Shiso. It is one of the main food tastes used in Japanese cooking. It is a small erect plant with medium sized attractive heart shaped leaves which tend to bunch at the top of the stem. The leaves are great in stirfries and salads. These lovely green leaves have a distinctive cinnamon/clove flavour and aroma, with the spiciness of cumin. Used in oriental cooking, sushi and salad mix. Also makes for beautiful and healthy garnishings.

QTY 300 seeds

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PERILLA - SHISO, Green

Perilla frutescens

Perilla is originally from Japan, where it is called Shiso is one of the main food tastes used in Japanese cooking. It is a small erect plant with medium sized attractive heart shaped leaves which tend to bunch at the top of the stem. The leaves are great in stirfries and salads. Perilla is originally from Japan, where it is called Shiso. It is one of the main food tastes used in Japanese cooking. It is a small erect plant with medium sized attractive heart shaped leaves which tend to bunch at the top of the stem. The leaves are great in stirfries and salads. These lovely green leaves have a distinctive cinnamon/clove flavour and aroma, with the spiciness of cumin. Used in oriental cooking, sushi and salad mix. Also makes for beautiful and healthy garnishings.

Approx. 80-85 days to harvest. Direct sow after last frost. Sprinkle seeds in drills and thin out to approx 20-25cm apart. After sowing seeds, water in gently. Keep soil moist but not wet. Seeds can take from 7-21 days to germinate. Plant reaches a height of 45-75 cm and is best treated as an annual. It can be somewhat fickle to germinate but once established it self seeds readily without becoming a pest.

QTY 300 seeds

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