Perilla (Shiso) seeds

Shiso Green; Average of 225 seeds per pack.
Shiso Red; Average of 180 seeds per pack
 
An attractive bushy easy growing herb. Originating and widely used in Japan, Shiso has a unique flavour, strong and herbaceous that is best described as a mix of basil, cumin and sometimes even citrus. The leaves can be chopped into thin strips and used in salads, great paired with tuna or even use to wrap tuna/fish, makes a tasty addition to stir fries or roasted vegetables,good with tofu, and also makes a tasty tea. It used in many other Asian countries such as in Korea where one way that it is used is by layering a lettuce leaf, with a Shiso leaf, filling with barbecued meats and wrappin it up reay to eat. The seeds are edible and can be toasted and crushed and sprinkeld onto fish.
 
Genus: Perilla frutescens 'Green'
Aspect: Full Sun / Part Shade
Type: Annual
Hardiness: Hardy (-5C)
Height: 0.5 metres 
Spread: 0.5 metres