Britton Shiso | Herb Seed
$5.69 – $200.00 AUD excl gst
Eye-catching green leaves with red undersides
Good salad mix item, or use larger leaves as sushi wraps or garnishes. Larger leaf and plant than our ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ shiso. Mild mint/basil aroma. Also good for ornamental use. Leaves show best colour contrast when grown in temperatures below 29ºC. Also known as perilla
• Edible Flowers: The flowers are a flavourful addition to salads and Asian dishes. Pairs well with fish, rice, noodles, and cucumbers. The minty, basil-like flavour has hints of clove and cumin.
Avg. 9,000 seeds/30g Packet: 200 seeds.
Plant Family: Lamiacea
Seed Type: Untreated, Open pollinated, Mesclin / Salad green, Early transplanting, Transplantable
Growing Conditions: Field, Greenhouse (unheated), Heat tolerant
Seed & Seeder Compatibility: Paperpot Transplanter compatible, Vibro hand seeder, Wizard vacuum planters
Harvest Season: Spring, Autumn, Winter
Brand Catalogue: Johnny's Selected Seeds
