Korean - Perilla
This variety produces serrated leaves that are dark green and purple on the underside. They offer a mild flavor of basil, mint and cumin, much appreciated in Asian cuisine.
Find out more on the Kokopelli blog: "Qualités Médicinales des Perillas".
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in bucket
Sow in trays under a well-lit shelter. After emergence, transplant into individual pots. Plant out after the last frosts, 60 cm apart in all directions.
Soak seeds for 24 hours before sowing. Germination can take up to 4 weeks.
March, April, May
June, July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot, in the greenhouse
sunny
medium
sandy, potting soil, humus
drained, light, rich
Perilla frutescens
mid-season
200 seeds
Green
edible
From 40 to 60 cm
serrated
Korea
Inconnue
"Semences de Kokopelli" by Dominique Guillet
This ancient variety originated in Korea.
This species has been used in Oriental medicine for thousands of years as an antiasthmatic, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidote, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, emollient, expectorant, pectorant, antipyretic, stomachic and tonic. It is also used to relieve depression, certain intestinal pathologies and tumors. A very ancient reference to its anti-poison properties can be found in the Medical Treatise "Jin Gui Yao Lue" - dating from the year 219. Perilla oil is one of the best in terms of its Omega 3/Omega 6 ratio, an ideal composition - for Western populations suffering from Omega 3 deficiency or Omega 6 excess - if we compare it with hemp, flax, Camelina, Rose Hip, Nigella, Sea Buckthorn, Walnut oils, etc. To find out more, don't hesitate to read Dominique's article on our blog.