Shiso 'Korean Green' / Perilla
Approx. 50+ seeds
This variety is used in Korean cuisine and produces large green leaves. Perilla / Shiso is an attractive culinary herb which is very aromatic and tastes like a cross between mint and basil. It is an excellent addition to salads and garnishes but is also used for flavouring raw fish, been curd, pickles and tempura. Can be grown in pots easily.
Annual
Sow in Spring and summer Sow 2mm (need light to germinate) at 20-22 degrees C, seedlings emerge 7-30 days. For best germination chill seeds at 5deg for 3 days in moist sand and then soak seed overnight in warm water.