Originally Posted by LapLap

We are resigned to the idea of no Japan visit this year. What I am not resigned to, having had such a success with it last year, is not having Shiso (green perilla).

I popped some seeds in the freezer for a night a couple of weeks ago and put them in some little pots to germinate, indoors by our bedroom window. They’re just starting to come out, but I’ll leave them to get hardier before I put them in flower pots outside as slugs and snails love them when they are young and tender (Shiso will resist them as well as caterpillars fine once they get a bit bigger).

I’d like to cordially invite everyone reading this who enjoys Japanese food and cooking at home to plant some of this delicious and versatile herb. If you’re in the Northern side of the world, there should still be some time, even if you haven’t yet ordered it. The seeds are easily available.