Vietnamese Perilla Seeds (Perilla Frutescens) Warm Season Annual, Asian herb Seeds (4000)
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Shiso (紫蘇)Red Perilla (Perilla Frutescens) Easy to Grow, (Og) Organic. The genus name Perilla comes from the Latin word pera meaning bag in reference to the shape of the fruiting calyx. While the specific epithet frutescens means shrubby or bushy. Perilla seeds require sunlight to germinate well. Direct sow after last frost, or sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost on the surface of moist potting soil. Pat down the seeds firmly, but do not cover. Perilla is an annual flower known for its frilly purple leaves. Perilla plants are easy to grow; perhaps they grow too easily, for they self-sow all over the place...