About This

• This Vietnamese perilla has smaller leaves and a stronger, aromatic flavor than Japanese perilla. The topside of the leaf is deep green and the underside deep red-purple. Often also grown as an ornamental accent in the garden. Traditionally cooked with seafood. Leave will change color from green to purple after some time.
• Vietnamese Perilla or Shiso (Perilla frutescens) has an incredible flavor that can be described as a combination of cinnamon, mint, and clove with overtones of cumin. Perilla is commonly used in many countries in Asia for culinary purposes,
• Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Edible, Fragrant
• Uses: A delicious and healthy herb from the mint family that can be used in Japanese cuisine - great in salads, tempura, or as a garnish for sushi, noodles, soups or anything else that needs a flavorful visual.
• Seeds For: Herb Gardening, Microgreens Seeds are fresh, 7-21 days to germination
• This Vietnamese Perilla variety is related to Japanese Perilla but slightly different from most marketed shiso.

Overview

• Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Outdoor
• Brand : The Lucky Stars
• Material Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom, Organic
• Color : Perilla (Tiá Tô)
• Special Feature : Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Heat Tolerant
• Expected Blooming Period : Spring
• Item Weight : 4.54 g
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 1.0 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Late Spring, Summer