Perilla 'Dark Night' / 'Purple'
- Product number: 209600
- Origin: Asia
- Latin: Perilla frutescens
This typical Asian seasoning has a special, pungent aroma and a complex flavor, combining properties of basil, coriander, fennel, and mint. Use the leaves in salads, or in roasted and stir-fried dishes. The leaves are toothed along the edges and somewhat resemble nettle leaves. This deep red-leaved type adds contrasting color to fresh salads, and also an ornamental effect in flower and vegetable gardens! Very popular as a microgreen; see our chapter on sprouts.
Herbaceous, aromatic leaves, originating from the Far East. Cultivate in a warm spot outdoors or in a greenhouse. The appearance is nettle-like, serrated leaves, which are eaten raw or stewed. If the leaves are harvested 20 cm above the ground, you can harvest for a long time due to regrowth.
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Latin: Perilla frutescens
Dutch: Perilla
Also known as: Tiato, Shiso, Japanese Mint, Japanese Basil, Beefsteak Plant
English: Beefsteak Plant
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- Flower colour: N/A
- Origin: Asia
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Perilla frutescens
- Dutch: Perilla
- Also known as: Tiato, Shiso, Japanese Mint, Japanese Basil, Beefsteak Plant
- English: Beefsteak Plant
