SHISO ‘Green’

Perilla frutescens

Sale price$3.75

Amazing Asian Potherb.
A great Asian herb with an interesting cinnamon, clove and cumin flavour and aroma. The large leaves can be used as wraps for fingerfood and in sushi and salads. Remove flower buds to extend plant life. Harvest by cutting sprigs above a leaf joint. 100 seeds.

Size: 1 pkt
Sowing Instructions

An erratic germinator, stay patient. Surface sow as light aids germination, press down to ensure good soil contact. Keep moist as seed drying out produces poor germination. Start indoors if in a cool region as cold sensitive. Seed poisonous if ingested.

Sowing Method

Direct, Transplant

Spacing/Spread

20-30 cm

Row Space

30-40 cm

Sowing Periods

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
Cool
Temperate
Sub-Tropical/Tropical