Seed Needs Shiso Herb Seeds Variety Pack of 2 Non-GMO & Heirloom Perilla

The Green grew like gangbusters. The red were slower going and less hardy but still worked great. Start in a pot and transplant at the 1 inch mark.

Not a single one has germinated. Do not waste your money.

100 % germination rate. Big healthy plants.

Let’s say it is Shiso seeds but the germination rate isn’t so great. I have to wrap a lot of seeds in wet paper towels to get an only a few to germinate for the red Shiso. And even after that the seedling may not survive once planted in soil…. I did manage to have a few growing but you need a lot of seeds starting. The good thing is there are a lot of seeds in the packet so do try with batches especially with red Shiso. Oh and don’t forget to soak the seeds in water for 12-24 hrs to increase germination chances. There are not a lot of Shiso seeds options online so I get this is only what you can get.

Well, they are about 2 inches tall now so we’ll see if I like them as a food source combination for my garden. They are supposed to be super food.

0 germination beyond seeds struggling to put out a tiny root and instantly dying across 3 different attempts. Green shiso and all other seeds I've grown this year germ and grew just fine, only the red shiso

The stars are for arriving on time. For the past two years I tried to start the seeds and they would not sprout. I tried starting them wet, in soil, covered in plastic, uncovered outside in a humid summer heat and in the window. Nothing. I poured the remaining seeds into a planter and nothing happened for months so I planted other plants over them. Birds aren’t eating them either! Has anyone else had this experience?

Absolutely beautiful plant from these seeds, could not get a red one to sprout so -1 star but going to try a 3rd batch soon.