Seed Needs Shiso Seeds for Planting Green Perilla Herbs - Non-GMO Heirloom & Untreated Annual Herb Seed to Plant a Culinary Garden Indoors or Outdoors (1 Pack)

I got this for my new hydroponic system. It is only a couple weeks old but the germination percentage was 100% from the few I did plant. It is already fragrant and growing strong.

As others also pointed out, it’s not shiso (Japanese), but Korean perilla, in Japan called “Egoma”. Totally different flavor and very disappointed!

I got other seeds from this same brand, and they sprouted within 3-5 days, so I am really looking forward to trying these! I need something that will grow in part shade, and I try to grow only plants that are also edible. I don't know a whole lot about this plant yet, but I can only assume that it is also invasive like mint, so I will grow it in containers. I am also considering growing it in a rock garden that I inherited after purchasing a home, replacing it with the grasses that are growing, because I despise ornamental grasses.

Second or third time I have purchased these and nothing happened. I had Shiso seeds before and they grew great.

That's about all I can say. I am not sure if these didn't grow because of something I did or something wrong with the product. I'm going to err on the likelihood that it was my fault.

This is NOT Japanese Shiso.This is “EGOMA”!!I’m so disappointed.

I have had great results with Seed Needs Moonflower seeds, and these shiso seeds seem to be fresh and healthy, the amount given seems to be as described, and there are clear planting directions printed on the package.Shiso is a natural bug repellant to plant since it does not cause harm to companion plants, it is a great medicinal herb, and the green variety has a refreshing taste. I'm looking forward to growing my own in containers, since it can be invasive and I live in a subtropical area.My shiso has just recently been planted indoors to keep the sprouts safe, and given my previous expreiences with Seed Needs seeds, I am quite optimistic about their success.Seed Needs, Green Shiso Herb Seeds for Planting (Perilla frutescens) Heirloom, Non-GMO & Untreated (300 Seeds)

There are two types of shiso purple and green. The purple is used a lot in Japanese pickles and the green is favored by Koreans for wraps and seasoning foods. This is the green. It's possibly invasive, so better grown in pots. (Member of the mint family.) Some people can develop a contact dermatitis to it (lots of various compounds in the leaves, accounting for its savory fragrance.)