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Perilla Green Ao Shiso

Perilla (Shiso)

SEEDS - Kitazawa Seed Co. - This traditional Japanese herb, with green, serrated leaves, is used as an edible garnish. Seed germination time is slow. The green variety is spicier than the purple. Use the aromatic, cinnamon-flavored leaves, with sashimi, salad, wrapped around sushi or made into tempura. Maturity: Approx. 70 days. Planting season: Late spring to early summer. AKA: beefsteak leaf, beefsteak plant. Bot: Perilla frutescens var crispa
Stock #: SKI-040
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$3.49 each
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Perilla Red Aka Shiso

Perilla (Shiso)

SEEDS - Kitazawa Seed Co. - This traditional Japanese herb has deep purple-red serrated leaves and is used in flower arranging, as well as in cooking. Use the aromatic leaves, which are reminiscent of anise, in salad, tempura or as an edible garnish. Chinese cooks prefer this type of shiso and use it to flavor seafood. The Vietnamese wrap it around grilled meats. This variety is use to color umeboshi and pickled ginger. Maturity: Approx. 70 days. Planting season: Late spring to early summer. AKA: beefsteak leaf, beefsteak plant, purple mint. Bot: Perilla frutescens var crispa
Stock #: SKI-039
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