300 Green Shiso Aka Perilla Frutescens Ornamental Herb Seeds

• Name: Green Shiso
• Other Commons Names: Japanese Basil / Beefsteak Plant
• Scientific Name: Perilla Frutescens Syn. Perilla Frutescens Var. Crispa
• Color: Green - Purple
• Plant Seeds: Outdoors After Frost / Indoors Weeks Before Last Frost
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Harvest: 80 Days
• Plant Height: 18 - 24"
• Plant Spacing: 6 - 12"
• 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 & Flowers Have A Flavor That Is Somewhere Between A Citrus Mint Basil With Spicy Hints Of Cinnamon, Cloves, & Cumin. Green Shiso Is Popular In Japanese Cuisine, & Has A Wide Variety Of Culinary Uses. Enjoy Shiso Sprouts Or Microgreens, Or Use The Fresh Leaves Of The Plant In Salads, Sushi, Or Rice & Meat Dishes. The Edible Flowers Are Also Uséd In Salads & As An Edible Garnish. Dried Leaves Can Be Uséd As An Herb For Flavoring, Or Made Into A Tea.