Red Shiso aka Perilla Leafy Green & Herb Seeds

Red Shiso Seeds | Red Perilla Japanese Herb | Asian Culinary Herb Garden Seeds Perilla frutescens Listing is for 1 packet of minimum 25 seeds Red Perilla (Perilla frutescens), also known as Red Shiso, is a beautiful and aromatic Asian herb prized for both its culinary uses and striking burgundy-red foliage. Shiso is a member of the mint family and is widely used in Japanese, Korean, and other Asian cuisines, where the flavorful leaves can be enjoyed fresh, pickled, added to rice and noodle dishes, used as a garnish, wrapped around foods, or incorporated into sauces and seasonings. Its distinctive flavor is difficult to compare to any single herb, combining fresh herbal notes reminiscent of mint, basil, and anise with a slightly spicy complexity. Unlike common green shiso, which is prized primarily for its fresh green flavor and use as a garnish, Red Shiso is especially valued for its deep reddish-purple pigments and is traditionally used to add beautiful natural color and flavor to pickles, preserved plums such as umeboshi, rice, beverages, and other preparations. The plants develop gorgeous serrated red-to-burgundy leaves that make them attractive enough for the ornamental garden while providing an abundant harvest of edible foliage throughout the warm growing season. A wonderful choice for gardeners who enjoy unusual culinary herbs, Asian vegetables, edible landscaping, and colorful plants that are as useful as they are beautiful. PLANTING Germination: 7-21 days Sowing: Cold stratification helps achieve better germination. Put seeds in the fridge for 4 weeks before planting. Sow seeds indoors, 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Transplant outside once all danger of frost has passed. Days to maturity: 70 days