Shiso (Perilla frutescens) Britton
£4.00
A wonderful herb, shiso leaf is an amazing mix of cumin, coriander, mint and aromatics, some say even citrus! The undersides are a fantastic faded red colour making a brilliant bi-colour plant. Not the most frost-hardy, but certainly worth it as an annual or indoor plant.
Type: Half-hardy Annual
Sowing Time: 4-6 weeks before last frost
Germination: 14-21 days, 20-22 degrees Celsius
Harvest Time: As needed (56 days to maturity)
Preferred Location: Sunny/Light Shade
Toxicity: Low (Pets)
Quality Attributes: Unique Umami Flavour
Image courtesy of Helene Hajjaji via Plantnet.