Daisy, I totally agree that Kitazawa is great. Great varieties, really detailed descriptions, largish packets and fair prices. I like Tainong Seeds better, because of their large $2 sample packets, but they have less variety than Kitazawa, more focus on market growers, and much less detail in their descriptions.
Sandy, I thought that moistening seedling mix FIRST was one of the "must-do" things that I get right. You just taught me that it's NOT necessary.
ElRanchoNeglecto, I'm glad you can use the flannel trick! What's your junk fabric? Will it resist rotting? I keep meaning to test some felt, but I think I have to aggressively wash sizing out of the felt first. P.S. I like your screen name!
Also, I missed Trish' Tea Tree Oil Tip. Care to enlighten me?
I have 3-4 kinds of Shiso, going back to 2012. Several of them might be identical. If I still have them, would anyone like some for postage? Those seeds are so small they might even be mailable in a first class envelope, without a bubble mailer to protect them.
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Shiso - Perilla Purple Zi Su - Perilla frutescens - Baker Creek #HB155
Annual. Up to 36" tall. minty-basil in salads & to flavor vinegar & for pink rice
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Korean Perilla = Korean Shiso 70 days = Perilla frutescens var crispa (2012 Kitazawa #260)
herb: minty basil flavor. warm season annual. best color if warm.
large leaves, bright green on top & light purple underneath.
NEEDS LIGHT to germinate. 68-75°F. emerge 15-30 days. Broadcast or ½" apart, thin to 8-12"
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Perilla Red, Aka Shiso = Perilla frutescens var crispa 70 days - 2012 Kitazawa #034
Japanese herb (like anise)
refreshing, aromatic, red frilled leaves
edible parts: pinch leaves off bush, sprouts, seeds or microgreens
broadcast or ½" germn. 68-75°F NEEDS LIGHT, thin to 8"
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Korean Perilla - Beefsteak Plant - Perilla frutescens atropurpurea
warm season annual. resows. An herb like basil. These are pods, not seeds. from TxAggieGal
