Non-GMO, Heirloom Purple Shiso Perilla Herb Garden Seed from True Leaf Market. AKA: Red Shiso. Perilla frutescens var. crispa. Purple Shiso is a warm annual native to India and China. As a beefsteak plant, Purple Shiso, also known as "Perilla Mint" develops wine-colored leaves similar to basil, reaching up to 3" tall. As a well-known sushi garnish and culinary herb often used in Asian cuisine, Purple Shiso Perilla provides a diverse range of sweet, savory and citrusy flavors!

Purple Shiso Perilla Herb Growing Habits

Non-GMO (Perilla frutescens var. crispa) Purple 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 smooth wine-colored leaves similar to basil"providing a mild mint fragrance with astringent and bright flavor. Purple 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 Purple Shiso Perilla Garden Herb & Seed

Although Perilla Mint, also known as Purple Shiso is a popular sushi garnish, this fragrant herb also provides a range of flavors that can be added to fresh salads or cooked with savory dishes. The smooth wine-colored leaves of shiso plants have a mild minty, sweet and astringent flavor that add a bright addition to noodle dishes or can be fermented as kimchee. From stir-fries, herbal teas or lettuce wraps, to fried rice and pizza toppings"Purple Shiso is a must-have diverse culinary herb!

The Health Benefits of Growing Purple Shiso Perilla Herb & Seed

As a beefsteak variety and member of the mint family, the smooth leaves of Purple Shiso Perilla herbs provide rich calcium, antioxidants and minerals as a nutrient powerhouse. You can steep the wine-colored leaves as a bright herbal green tea or as an alternative to wheat, make tuna lettuce wraps as shiso also contains protein!

Purple Shiso Perilla Garden Herb Seeds Per Package:

• 1 g - Approximately 210 Seeds