Red Shiso

SKU: UNI11
Red Shiso

Plant Attributes

Container Friendly
Days to Maturity: 80
Full Sun
Approximate Seed Count: 150
Annual

Red Shiso

SKU: UNI11
Regular price $2.00
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This Japanese heirloom is a spicy herb perfect for cooking Asian cuisine. With deep red leaves that smell like cinnamon and clove with a spicy flavor like cumin; this is a true showstopper. You can eat just the seedlings to toss into salads or grow them to maturity for more dynamic uses. A popular choice for adding color to pickling recipes. This variety loves sunshine.

* Please note! Red Shiso is toxic for grazing animals like cattle and horses. It is considered invasive in the Southeast and Midwest United States where it can self-seed aggressively in warm, humid climates.

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Customer Reviews

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patti thompsett

ill start at a five because i havent planted it yet. other seeds i have started from migardener have had excellent germination

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J.
no germination

I've planted these like 5 times and not one sprouted. I've tried ten different things based on internet anecdotes of temperamental behavior or needing stratification, and also consulted a book written by scientists which, from experimental data, indicate P. Frutescens should not need any special care to germinate. At this point I'll just be ordering a new pack from somewhere else.

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Grace Skidmore
Pretty and delicious too!

Red Shiso seeds germinate quickly, producing vibrant burgundy plants that thrive with minimal care. Their unique flavor—basil, mint, and anise with a hint of cinnamon—makes them a garden standout.

In the kitchen, Red Shiso is versatile — great for salads, sushi, pickles, and colorful infusions. A must-have for Asian cuisine lovers and edible garden enthusiasts!

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Ethan

High germination rate

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Joseph

A nice addition to the greens and salad varieties I grow. I'll update once they produce.

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