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Organic Plum Shiso
Organic Plum Shiso
Organic Shiso
 
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HEIRLOOM Think lemon balm + Thai basil on a leaf that looks like purple, fringed basil: outrageously beautiful, incredibly delicious! (You may recognize its leaf and flavor from fine Japanese restaurants who sometimes replace nori with Shiso for certain rolls and sashimi.)

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Organic Plum Shiso HEIRLOOM Think lemon balm + Thai basil on a leaf that looks like purple, fringed basil: outrageously beautiful, incredibly delicious! (You may recognize its leaf and flavor from fine Japanese restaurants who sometimes replace nori with Shiso for certain rolls and sashimi.) A readily re-seeding annual, Shiso may 2-4’ tall or more, depending on fertility. It's long, strong stems, showy foliage and long vase life make it popular for cutting, as well. Our original seed came from one of the most beautiful gardens I've ever seen in Olympia, Washington. And it is magic.

20 days to baby leaf
50 days to full plant

Perilla frutescens

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3 of 5 December 30, 2019
Reviewer: Pat LaPoint from PAVILION, NY United States  
This was an experiment on my part, had no idea what to do with it, other than I knew I could use it in flower arrangements, which I did.  Did not like using it in food.


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4 of 5 Really pretty January 14, 2019
Reviewer: Nathaniel Tucker from Fillmore, NY United States  
The shiso was a nice touch in the garden.

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3 of 5 Unable to plant these last year. January 8, 2019
Reviewer: Carolyn Knepper from Millmont, PA United States  
Planning to give this a try for 2019.

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5 of 5 Tricks to starting Shiso July 31, 2015
Reviewer: Fruition Seeds from canandaigua, NY United States  
We have heard from several customers about low germination rates and want to share with you some easy methods to get well over 90% germination with Shiso. 1). They like warm soil (after the last frost) is the best time to start them either direct sow or two weeks prior indoors.  2). They need light to germinate, so cover as thinly as possible.  3). Store your seeds in the freezer up until planting. This should help anyone with limited results in the past.  Enjoy!

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