Perilla (Shiso) Jeok Ssam Ip Seeds Overview
These 500mg Perilla (Shiso) Jeok Ssam Ip seeds offer a chance to grow a fragrant, heirloom Korean herb known for its distinctive red-purple leaves and bold minty-basil flavor. Ideal for culinary uses such as wraps, garnishes, stir-fries, and pickling, this plant is well-suited for both garden beds and container planting.
Key Features
- Fragrant red-purple leaves with a unique minty-basil flavor popular in Korean, Japanese, and Asian cuisine.
- High-yielding and vigorous growth habit producing abundant flavorful leaves.
- Heat tolerant and hardy, thriving in warm climates and allowing for extended harvest periods.
- Seeds come in a 500mg packet, ensuring strong germination and a productive crop.
- Botanical name: Perilla frutescens var. crispa.
- Plant type: Annual, self-seeding with an upright, bushy growth habit.
Growing Information
- Plant in well-drained, fertile soil for best results.
- Prefers full sun to partial shade environments.
- Maintain moderate watering with consistent moisture.
- Planting season is spring and summer, with maturity reached in 60-70 days.