Shiso Herb Seeds (Perilla) - Hojiso

Shiso Herb Seeds (Perilla) - Hojiso

Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow by broadcasting seeds in late 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. For best germination, seed should be stored at 41°F until planted. Leaves are used as a sushi wrap, a garnish with sashimi, for tempura and in salad mix. Crushed dried leaves are sprinkled over rice (furikake) or made into tea. Flowering stalks are used as a garnish. Fresh seeds are edible and have the same aroma and flavor. Also used in pickling.

Alt names beefsteak leaf, beefsteak plant, dulketip, gee so, jiso, kkaennip, kkaennip namul, oba, purple mint, shiso, tia to, tulkkae, zi su.

• 2 g packet - Approximately 1,650 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 23,300 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 93,200 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 372,800 Seeds