Red Shiso Basil
Red Shiso Basil is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Check out Mary's Comprehensive Planting Guide for detailed planting info.
Storing seeds prior to use: seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for optimal germination.
Start Shiso Basil seeds for a beautiful foliage plant that is also a great culinary herb. This must-have for the herb garden is an annual that goes by many different common names including: Ao Shiso, Beefsteak Plant, Wild Basil, Wild Red Basil, Chinese Basil, Summer Coleus, Wild Coleus, Purple Mint, and there are probably more names for this treasured herb plant.
Will grow as a perennial in regions that are frost-free. As a culinary herb, Perilla is a sweet-spicy flavoring that is widely used in oriental cuisine such as stir fries, raw fish, vegetable dishes, rice and soups. Also a medicinal herb.
Contains 35 heirloom seeds
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