Shiso Herb Seeds (Perilla) - Green (Ao)

Green Shiso Perilla Herb Garden Seeds

Green Shiso Perilla Herb Growing Habits

Non-GMO (Perilla frutescens var. crispa) Green Shiso Perilla plants grow as warm annual herbs reaching up to 3’ tall with bush-like growth. This beefsteak variety of shiso blooms in late spring through summer. Once plants reach maturity in the heat, shiso develops green glossy leaves similar to basil—providing a minty fragrance and citrusy flavor with hints of clove and anise. Green Shiso Perilla plants continue producing in late summer until your region’s cool temperatures set in. In early fall, shiso varieties bloom small pink-to-white flowers as they go to seed.

The Culinary Uses of Green Shiso Perilla Garden Herb & Seed

The glossy green leaves of shiso plants have a minty and astringent taste that add a bold addition to noodle dishes or can be fermented as kimchee. From stir-fries, herbal teas or lettuce wraps, to fried rice and pizza toppings—Green Shiso is a must-have diverse culinary herb! Green Perilla varieties provide a more diverse range of cooking options, as this type of shiso develops bold citrus and minty flavor with hints of clove and anise.

The Health Benefits of Growing Green Shiso Perilla Herb & Seed

As a beefsteak variety and member of the mint family, the glossy 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! As Green Shiso Perilla plants provides more of a bold flavor in comparison to purple shiso relatives, this variety is popular in Chinese medicine as an herbal infusion to treat colds or the flu.

Green Shiso Perilla Garden Herb Seeds Per Package:

• 1 g - Approximately 560 Seeds
• .25 oz - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 64,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 256,000 Seeds