PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT - Perilla - SHISO - Green - 2 Gram ~ Approx 1733 Seeds

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Shiso also has several close cousins that look similar but offer a very different taste. Look for Perilla frutescens var. Crispa or Japanese Perilla. Shiso is a herb belonging to the mint family. Its Latin name is Perilla frutescens var. Crispa, but it is known under several common names, such as zǐsū (紫蘇 “purple perilla”) or huíhuísū (回回蘇 “Muslim perilla”) in Chinese, tía tô in Vietnamese, and ggaetnip (깻잎) or soyeop (소엽) in Korean. Most home gardeners can’t tell whether the seeds are dormant or not, which is why buying them from a trusted source is a must. If you’re not sure if your seeds are dormant or not, you can store them in your refrigerator at temperatures between 35°F to 45°F (2°C to 7°C) for 1 to 3 months before sowing. – Preparation tips

On the other hand, dried leaves can make tea, while the seeds can be sprinkled on salads or turned into oil. Can you eat raw shiso leaves? Given the fact that they taste different, you should be careful of which variety you buy. Read the seed information carefully and make sure that it mentions shiso, Japanese Perilla, or even better, the plant’s Latin name: Perilla frutescens var. crispa. How to germinate shiso seeds Outdoor planting time: Sow shiso seed outdoors after all danger of frost has passed in spring and nighttime temperatures are warmer than 45°F (7.2°C). Shiso is also popular among Vietnamese herbs, under the name of tia to. The main difference from Japanese shiso is that the variety used in Vietnam is bicolor, with green leaves on the top and red on the bottom and stems. The uses are much the same, and you can pair it with Vietnamese soups, stir-fries, and fish or seafood dishes.

If you want to grow shiso in winter, the only way to do so is indoors. Shiso is easy to grow as a houseplant, in pots or containers. It’s unpretentious and easy to care for, but growing indoors in winter makes sure that it gets plenty of light. Otherwise, it can become leggy. When to harvest shiso?

The main reason for buying seeds from a reputable vendor is that shiso seeds become dormant after harvesting. The dormancy period can last for up to 2 years, which means that they will not germinate if you sow them too soon. Refrigeration: Wrap leaves in a damp paper towel and place in a perforated plastic bag in the crisper; leaves will store for 2 or 3 days. Watering: Keep the soil just moist; established plants will grow in slightly dry soil but will thrive in soil that stays just moist. Transplanting to the garden: Transplant seedlings out to the garden after all danger of frost is past. Some varieties, such as the beefsteak plant, are considered invasive in many areas, though true shiso is far less likely to spread, especially if you chop the flowers off before they start to wilt or grow indoors.Shiso (perilla frutescens var. crispa) is a Japanese herb from the mint family, also known as beefsteak plant, perilla mint, Chinese basil and purple mint. Available in green, red/purple and bi-colour (green and purple), shiso is a delicious herb that brings colour to your garden. Sow direct into free-draining moist soil. Full sun soil is ideal for shiso seeds.

Shiso seeds are very tough and can take a while to get going. To germinate them, we recommend soaking them in water for 24 hours before sowing. Spread them out between two kitchen roll layers and mist the paper regularly with a water spray pump. Keep them in a warm place overnight. Bicolor shiso: the best of both worlds, this variety of shiso has leaves that are bright green on the top, and a deep purple on the bottom.

Although shiso and Perilla both belong to the mint family, there are slight differences between the two. Essentially, shiso is a variety of Perilla frutescens. Shiso produces smaller leaves than the Korean variety, and it has a more pronounced minty flavor. Korean Perilla has larger, rounded leaves, whereas shiso typically has serrated edges on its leaves. What is the difference between red Perilla and purple basil?