Asia Ip
Asia Ip is a heirloom herb variety (Perilla frutescens). Harvest begins around day 80-85; seed germinates in 7-14 days. Grow in zones 10-11, full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours). Plants reach 1-3 feet.
Cultivation
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
- Height
- 1-3 feet
- Season
- Warm season annual
Appearance & flavour
- Colour
- Medium green with pink tinge on undersides
- Shape
- Lanceolate leaves similar to Britton type
- Flavour
- Minty, basil-like flavor with hints of clove and cumin, stronger than standard green shiso.
In the kitchen
Fresh leaves in Asian dishes, sushi garnish, salads, pairs with fish, rice, noodles, cucumbers, edible flowers
Planting calendar by USDA zone
| Zone | Start indoors | Transplant | Direct sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | April – May | June – July | — | July – October |
| 4 | March – April | June – July | — | July – October |
| 5 | March – April | May – June | — | June – October |
| 6 | March – April | May – June | — | June – November |
| 7 | February – March | April – June | — | June – November |
| 8 | February – March | April – May | — | May – December |
| 9 | January – February | March – April | — | April – December |
| 10 | January | February – April | — | April – December |
| 11 | January | January – March | — | March – December |
Companion planting
8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.
Avoid
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Calories (per 100 g)
- 23
- Protein (g)
- 3.15
- Fat (g)
- 0.64
- Carbohydrate (g)
- 2.65
- Fibre (g)
- 1.6
- Sugars (g)
- 0.3
- Vitamin A (µg)
- 264
- Vitamin C (mg)
- 18
- Vitamin E (mg)
- 0.8
- Vitamin K (µg)
- 415
- Vitamin B6 (mg)
- 0.155
- Folate (µg)
- 68
- Calcium (mg)
- 177
- Iron (mg)
- 3.17
- Magnesium (mg)
- 64
- Phosphorus (mg)
- 56
- Potassium (mg)
- 295
- Zinc (mg)
- 0.81
- Selenium (µg)
- 0.3
Where to buy seed and equipment
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.
Grown Asia Ip?
Post a crop report — day counts, reservoir readings, what worked. Variety-specific logs are the most useful thing on the forum.
Similar varieties
Other herbs with a comparable time to harvest, so a season that suits Asia Ip suits these too.
- Britton 80 days
- Mexican Mint Marigold 80 days
- Green Shiso 80 days
- Red Shiso 80 days
- Sweet Marjoram 80 days
- Gourmet Gold Oregano 80 days