2000 Vietnamese Perilla Seeds - La Tia to - AKA. Shiso Seeds, Perilla Frutescens, Beefsteak Plant, Asian Mint Thai Basil Seeds, Asian Herb, Microgreens/Micro Herbs, Heat & Drought Tolerant

Honestly I didn’t expect much since I’m not sure of the seeds quality, so I threw the seeds to the ground and covered them with soil, next to my chillies plant. There were a few thunderstorm nights, but then they grew!

I have put half of the seeds in the ground over two weeks now and have not see any plant yet. I will return or exchange the left over to see if I can get the good ones.

Good

The directions are precise and thorough, including information that light is needed for seeds to germinate. I placed wet potting soil in an empty recycled berry container and sprinkled the seeds across the top. I put a light dusting of soil over the top, closed the lid, and placed the container in a sunny window. Checked to make sure the soil stayed moist and was just starting to wonder about them germinating when I saw the first spots of green this morning. Ten days from sprinkling to green sprout. (you can see the little green dots in last photo)Directions did recommend planting directly in soil but I wanted to control the environment and make sure the seeds had a good shot at germinating. I'll move the sprouts to the garden after they get their first set of true leaves. Looking forward to tasting this variety since I'm already partial to Japanese and Korean varieties.

after more than a month of seeding, none of them grow. Don't waste your money.

They didn’t grow well

These seeds come in a small, plastic, press-zip pouch with a clear front so that you can see the many, many small seeds inside. On the front is a sticker detailing the name of the plant as well as quite good growing instructions that go as far as to note the plant’s preferred pH and the correct germination temperature. I’ve planted these in a pot and begun growing them inside under grow lights, where they have successfully sprouted after not too long a wait. I figured it’s probably too hot outside for them here in Florida right now, so I’ll keep them as a permanent indoor herb.

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