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Organic Green Shiso (Perilla) Vegetable Garden Seeds - Below Standard - Low Germ
Germination Details
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Germination: 35%
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State (Utah) Requirements: 55%
- Suggested Use/s: Gardening
- Special Directions: This seed is 20% below standard. Increase the number of seeds you plant to ensure the growth you envision.
What is "Below Standard Seed"?
Simply put, it is seed that doesn't meet our state's (Utah) germination standard, a standard that varies slightly from seed to seed. Any seed intended for gardening with a below-standard germination rate cannot be sold alongside those that meet the state requirements (which often reflect the national requirements for germination).
We send samples of all our seed to the Utah Department of Agriculture, where they perform several tests to assess the quality of the seed. These state-wide and national seed standards are in line with Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA), which exist to ensure consumers that they are getting the highest quality seed, as advertised. Since this seed doesn't meet the state standard, we mark it as "Below Standard Seed".
Low germination seeds are non-refundable.
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Green Shiso Perilla Herb Growing Habits
Non-GMO (Perilla frutescens var. crispa) Green Shiso Perilla plants grow as warm annual herbs, reaching up to 3" tall with bush-like growth. This beefsteak variety of shiso blooms in late spring through summer. Once plants reach maturity in the heat, shiso develops green glossy leaves similar to basil"providing a minty fragrance and citrus flavor with hints of clove and anise. Green Shiso Perilla plants continue to produce through late summer until your region's cool temperatures set in. In early fall, shiso varieties bloom small pink-to-white flowers as they go to seed.
The Culinary Uses of Green Shiso Perilla Garden Herb & Seed
The glossy green leaves of shiso plants have a minty and astringent taste that adds a bold addition to noodle dishes or can be fermented as kimchee. From stir-fries, herbal teas, or lettuce wraps, to fried rice and pizza toppings, "Green Shiso is a must-have, diverse culinary herb! Green Perilla varieties offer a broader range of cooking options, as this type of shiso develops a bold citrus and minty flavor with hints of clove and anise.
The Health Benefits of Growing Green Shiso Perilla Herb & Seed
As a beefsteak variety and member of the mint family, the glossy leaves of Green Shiso Perilla herbs provide rich calcium, antioxidants, and minerals as a nutrient powerhouse. You can steep the leaves as a bright herbal green tea or use them as an alternative to wheat; make tuna lettuce wraps —they also contain protein! As Green Shiso Perilla plants provide more of a bold flavor in comparison to purple shiso relatives, this variety is popular in Chinese medicine as an herbal infusion to treat colds or the flu.
Seeds Per Package:
- 1 lb - Approximately 256,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 1,250,000 Seeds
