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Perilla 'Britton'

Perilla 'Britton'

Product number: 209800
Origin: East 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. A beautiful variety with special extra characteristics: more vigorous growth than green and red shiso, the red-veined leaf is green on top and (beetroot) red on the underside.

Spicy, aromatic leaf, originating from the Far East. Cultivate in a warm spot outdoors or in a greenhouse. The appearance is nettle-like, serrated leaf, which is eaten in raw dishes or stewed. If the leaves are harvested 20 cm above the ground, one can harvest for a long time due to regrowth.

Names:
Latin: Perilla frutescens
Dutch: Perilla
Also known as: Tiato, Shiso, Japanese Mint, Japanese Basil, Beefsteak Plant
English: Beefsteak Plant

Sowing method: Indoors all year round, and outdoors from May-July. Cultivation is easy; the leaves are harvested and eaten raw in salads. They can also be sown in a shallow tray, similar to cress, and harvested very young. Note: the plants are sensitive to cold and germinate at 20°C and above.

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