{"product_id":"red-perilla-shiso-seeds-500mg-non-gmo-aromatic-herb-for-planting","title":"Red Perilla Shiso Seeds - 500mg Non-GMO Aromatic Herb for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Perilla, also known as Shiso, is a versatile aromatic herb with striking deep red foliage. Its leaves add vibrant color and a unique mint-basil flavor to culinary dishes, and the plant itself is an attractive addition to herb gardens and ornamental borders. Easy to grow from seed, Red Shiso is a favorite among gardeners for its dual purpose: it's both a flavorful herb and a beautiful ornamental plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're growing it for its edible leaves, for pickling, or simply to enjoy its visual appeal, Red Perilla Shiso is a rewarding choice. The plants are relatively low-maintenance and can thrive in a variety of garden settings, from containers to garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep red, serrated leaves with a distinct aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-purpose herb: edible and ornamental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators with its spikes of small flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-seeds readily in favorable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves are commonly used in Asian cuisine and for natural coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perilla frutescens var. crispa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-11 (grown as annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Red Perilla seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; do not cover deeply, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7-14 days. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, thin or transplant them to their final spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Perilla prefers rich, well-drained soil and regular watering. Pinch back the growing tips to encourage bushier growth and harvest leaves as needed throughout the season. The plant will produce flower spikes in late summer, which can be left for ornamental interest or removed to prolong leaf production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e500mg of Red Perilla Shiso seeds (Non-GMO).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824780345654,"sku":"FOLIA2-1241","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6524520211_ailp.jpg?v=1793004606","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/red-perilla-shiso-seeds-500mg-non-gmo-aromatic-herb-for-planting","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}