250+ Purple Shiso Herb Seeds, Perilla Seeds, Non-Gmo, Heirloom

250+ Purple Shiso Herb Seeds, Perilla Herb Seeds, Non-GMO, Heirloom Purple Shiso is a warm annual native to India & China. As a beefsteak plant, Purple Shiso, also known as Perilla Mint develops wine-colored leaves similar to basil, reaching up to 3’ tall. As a well-known sushi garnish & culinary herb often used in Asian cuisine, Purple Shiso Perilla provides a diverse range of sweet, savory & citrusy flavors! Latin Name: Perilla frutescens var. crispa Days to Maturity: 60-70, Annual Hardiness Zones: 1-11 Seed Planting Depth: 1/4 Seed Plant Spacing: 10-12 Growth Habit: Upright/bush Soil Preference: Rich, moist & well-drained Temp Preference: Warm Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade Color: Smooth wine-colored leaves similar to basil, pink flowers Flavor: Mild mint, fragrant, astringent, savory, bright Purple Shiso Perilla Herb Growing Habits Non-GMO (Perilla frutescens var. crispa) Purple Shiso Perilla plants grow as warm annual herbs reaching up to 3’ tall with bush-like growth. This beefsteak variety of shiso blooms in late spring through summer. Once plants reach maturity in the heat, shiso develops smooth wine-colored leaves similar to basilproviding a mild mint fragrance with astringent & bright flavor. Purple Shiso Perilla plants continue producing in late summer until your region’s cool temperatures set in. in early fall, shiso varieties bloom small pink-to-white flowers as they go to seed. The Culinary Uses of Purple Shiso Perilla Garden Herb & Seed Although Perilla Mint, also known as Purple Shiso is a popular sushi garnish, this fragrant herb also provides a range of flavors that can be added to fresh salads or cooked with savory dishes. The smooth wine-colored leaves of shiso plants have a mild minty, sweet & astringent flavor that add a bright addition to noodle dishes or can be fermented as kimchee. From stir-fries, herbal teas or lettuce wraps, to fried rice & pizza toppingsPurple Shiso is a must-have diverse culinary herb! The Health Benefits of Growing Purple Shiso Perilla Herb & Seed As a beefsteak variety & member of the mint family, the smooth leaves of Purple Shiso Perilla herbs provide rich calcium, antioxidants & minerals as a nutrient powerhouse. You can steep the wine-colored leaves as a bright herbal green tea or as an alternative to wheat, make tuna lettuce wraps as shiso also contains protein! 250+ Purple Shiso Herb Seeds, Perilla Seeds, Non-Gmo, Heirloom