Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, flower and native gardeners
Xmas & New Year Break: We are closed from Thursday 19th December 2024, re-opening on Wednesday 8th January 2025.
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Botanical Name
Perilla frutescens
An amazing Asian Potherb. An eye-catching salad green with red undersides & a mild mint/basil aroma. The large leaves can be used as wraps for fingerfood or sushi. They turn pickling vinegar a vivid magenta colour (used for pickled ginger). Remove flower buds to extend plant life. Harvest by cutting sprigs above a leaf joint, not cutting more than one-third of plant at a time. 50 seeds.