Vietnamese Perilla - 2000 Seeds - La Tia to - Shiso Seeds Perilla Frutescens, Asian Herb, Microgreens Heat & Drought Tolerant

This Vietnamese perilla has smaller leaves and a stronger, aromatic flavor than Japanese perilla. The topside of the leaf is deep green and the underside deep red-purple. Often also grown as an ornamental accent in the garden. Traditionally cooked with seafood. Leave will change color from green to purple after some time.

Vietnamese Perilla or Shiso (Perilla frutescens) has an incredible flavor that can be described as a combination of cinnamon, mint, and clove with overtones of cumin. Perilla is commonly used in many countries in Asia for culinary purposes,

Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Edible, Fragrant

Uses: A delicious and healthy herb from the mint family that can be used in Japanese cuisine - great in salads, tempura, or as a garnish for sushi, noodles, soups or anything else that needs a flavorful visual.

Seeds For: Herb Gardening, Microgreens Seeds are fresh, 7-21 days to germination

This Vietnamese Perilla variety is related to Japanese Perilla but slightly different from most marketed shiso.

This common culinary herb features attractive reddish purple leaves and a flavor that has been likened to a blend of coriander, cinnamon and citrus. Sometimes called Red Mint, the culinary uses of this powerhouse herb are almost endless--from salads, to sushi to pickling!