Perilla


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25 In Stock

Effective Price : Regular price $6.50
Botanical name:  Perilla frutescens Usually available:  Summer  Life cycle:  Annual Size:  H 60-90cm Position:  Full sun to part shade Soil preference:  Well drained Size supplied:  180mm Squat pot WE OFFER: SHIPPING TAS-WIDE (EXCEPTIONS WEST COAST TAS & BASS STRAIT ISLANDS) COLLECTION FROM HARVEST MARKET, LAUNCESTON ON SATURDAYS COLLECTION FROM FARM GATE MARKET, HOBART...

Botanical name:  Perilla frutescens

Usually available:  Summer 

Life cycle:  Annual

Size:  H 60-90cm

Position:  Full sun to part shade

Soil preference:  Well drained

Size supplied:  180mm Squat pot

WE OFFER:

  • SHIPPING TAS-WIDE (EXCEPTIONS WEST COAST TAS & BASS STRAIT ISLANDS)
  • COLLECTION FROM HARVEST MARKET, LAUNCESTON ON SATURDAYS
  • COLLECTION FROM FARM GATE MARKET, HOBART ON SUNDAYS
  • SHIPPING TO ALL OTHER STATES: POA.

Commonly named shiso, Zi Su or Beefsteak Plant, this ornamental green plant has  leaves that are widely used in Asian cooking to provide a refreshing garnish for fish, rice, tempura and sashimi dishes. Perilla is also known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory quality. Harvest leaves by pinching off the outer leaves, leaving some on the plant for future growth.