Description: 100 Purple Shiso Seeds, frutescens var Crispa, NON-GMO, FREE SHIPPING Shiso also known as Perilla or Beefsteak plant is a nice addition to the herb garden. At one to three feet tall and only about one foot wide its complicated flavor could become a new favorite without needing too much space. It can also be grown as a microgreen. Distinct flavor and aroma. Used in Asian cooking, sushi and salad mix. Also known as perilla. Perilla frutescens var. crispa. Purple or Red Perilla shiso seeds grow into substantial plants with wide, deep purple leaves. The dark ruby leaves of this sharply flavored Asian herb have nicely frilled edges. They look a little bit like stinging nettle leaves, but rounder, and without any prickles. Grow as a bright-red micro-green, or let the plants mature and enjoy the leaves in pho, salad rolls, or other dishes. Shiso makes a wonderful pairing with unctuous dishes like sushi, and it combines beautifully with cilantro, mint, Thai basil and fresh lettuce leaves. Shiso has a very similar growing season to basil, and performs just as well in containers as in the garden bed. Provide full sun and well drained soil Prepare soil and make sure it is fertile and drains well. Broadcast seeds or just barely cover with soil as shiso needs light to germinate. Make sure your planting location gets enough sunlight. Keep the soil moist and provide fertilizer as needed. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases. Cut or pinch leaves often to encourage more growth. Start indoors in early spring (mid-March on the coast), or direct sow outdoors in late spring, once night time temperatures are steadily above 8°C (45°F). Cultivation: Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow by broadcasting seeds in spring/summer after last frost, in a warm, sunny location. Or sow using the info in the chart. Seeds need light to germinate so cover with a thin soil layer. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plant is heat tolerant and prefers full sun to light shade. If starting indoors, use equal parts sterilized seed starting mix to perlite. Mix well and add to seed trays with domes. Use bottom heat from a Seedling Heat Mat to maintain a soil temperature of 20°C (70°F). Seeds should germinate in 7 to 14 days. Be careful not to over-water, particularly once seeds have germinated, as the seedlings are prone to damping off. Remove the dome at germination, but maintain bottom heat until seedlings are large enough to pot on into larger containers. SHIPPING INFO*********** Tracking is only available for all orders $14 and above. Orders under $14 will be shipped USPS First Class stamped letter mail without tracking as this service begins at $3.95 with the Postal Service. If your order does not qualify for tracking and does not arrive in the allotted time given by Ebay, please reach out to us before opening a case within the resolution center. Please give us the courtesy of contacting us by messaging us first. Time for delivery is anywhere from 2--10 business days. Thank you.
Price: 2.19 USD
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
End Time: 2024-11-09T18:51:59.000Z
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Climate: Sub-tropical, Temperate
Common Name: Shiso
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Color: Green
MPN: HGS-PSHISO
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand
Brand: HeavenlyGardenSeeds
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Soil pH: 5.0 - 6.5
Type: Herb Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F):: Zones 3-12
Genus: frutescens var Crispa
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
