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HipGirl Perilla/Shiso Herb Seeds for Planting – 200 Non-GMO Culinary & Medicinal Garden Seeds | Heirloom Japanese Shiso Herb for Microgreens, Outdoor & Indoor Herb Garden Non-GMO herb seed, Heirloom Shiso Perilla Herb Garden Seed. Also known as Aka (red) Shiso. Perilla frutescens var. crispa. Green Ohba Ao Shiso. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Perilla frutescens var crispa. 60-70 days. Warm season annual. Ohba Ao Shiso is a traditional Japanese herb, dento yasai, this refreshing aromatic has green FLAT leaves. Also known as Beefsteak plant. The plant has a bush growth habit. It is also grown as sprouts or microgreens. As the plant matures, pinch off leaves for use. This promotes branching and leaf production. As a well-known sushi garnish and culinary herb often used in Asian cuisine, green Shiso Perilla provides a diverse range of sweet, savory and citrusy flavors! As a beefsteak variety and member of the mint family, the smooth leaves of Green Shiso Perilla herbs provide rich calcium, antioxidants and minerals as a nutrient powerhouse. You can steep the leaves as a bright herbal green tea or as an alternative to wheat, make tuna lettuce wraps as shiso also contains protein! Aromatic leaves are used as a sushi wrap, in tempura and salad mix. Often used garnish with sashimi. Dried leaves are crushed and sprinkled over rice (furikake) or made into tea. Stalks with tiny flowers are served as an edible garnish. Fresh seeds are edible and have the same aroma and flavor. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/summer after last frost, nighttime temperatures are warmer than 45°F, in a warm, sunny location. Spacing 10-12". Seeds need light to germinate so cover with a thin soil layer. Plant is heat tolerant and prefers full sun to light shade. For best germination, seed should be stored at 41°F until planted. Also soak seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing. Keep soil moist but avoid soil too damp; seedlings can be killed. Fertilize as needed. To start seed indoors, sow seed 4 to 6 weeks before the last spring frost. Seeds will germinate in 7 to 21 days at 70°F (21°C). Grow the aromatic and versatile Perilla/Shiso Herb right at home with these non-GMO, heirloom seeds — perfect for both microgreens and mature herb growing. Known as Japanese Shiso, this herb delivers bold flavor to Asian cuisine, salads, teas, wraps, and garnishes. Easy to sow in pots, raised beds, or indoor containers, these seeds mature into a lush herb crop with rich green leaves that are nutritious and aromatic. Whether you’re a beginner gardener or an experienced grower, enjoy dependable germination and a recipe-ready harvest. Bring fresh herb flavor to your kitchen garden — plant today and harvest in as little as a few weeks!