Shiso Diva

It's official my wife has moved up in rank from Shiso novice, to Shiso Farmer, Shiso Queen, and now she can be Officially called the Shiso Diva. This growing season has been so productive for her Shiso. I think it was a combination of things that caused her to be so successful but the one overwhelming element that caused her success was determination. She was determined to grow a bounty of shiso this year and when it took off it heightened her curiosity to learn more and grow more. Chances are if you have eaten sushi from a real sushi bar you have eaten shiso. The Shiso is used as a garnish. My wife and I have been trying to identify the taste of shiso but it is very difficult because it doesn't taste like any other herb, it is unique in both texture and taste and ultimately defined as shiso according to the Diva herself;)

Shiso Herb

My wife's pride and joy is this little bad boy right here. The shiso plant is a Japanese Basil that is regularly used in many Japanese dishes and my wife has not been to fortunate to get a seed to grow until now. I am so happy this little guy is growing strong. She read that for shiso you really need to soak the seeds for a few days before sowing them. I honestly didn't think it was going to work, but surprisingly they took off and now we have several small shiso plants. Shiso has single handily saved my garden, because I think if it weren't for this little rascal my wife would have not become as interested as she is now in growing healthy veggies. Thank you Shiso!!