{"product_id":"red-shiso-200-seeds","title":"Red Shiso – 200 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a bold, dramatic splash of color to your garden with our Red Shiso seeds. This stunning heirloom, also known as Perilla or Japanese Mint, is prized for its beautiful, deep reddish-purple leaves. It has a unique and complex flavor—a rich blend of mint, clove, and cumin. In Japanese cuisine, the leaves are famously used to impart a beautiful red color to pickled plums (umeboshi) and ginger. Easy to grow and highly ornamental, Red Shiso is a fantastic addition to any culinary herb garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you'll love\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Stunning, deep reddish-purple foliage adds dramatic color to the garden.\u003cbr\u003e• The classic ingredient used to color Japanese pickled plums (umeboshi).\u003cbr\u003e• A unique and complex flavor, like a mix of mint, clove, and cumin.\u003cbr\u003e• An easy-to-grow annual that will readily self-sow for future seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Plant Name: Red Shiso (Perilla frutescens)\u003cbr\u003e• Seed Quantity: Approx. 200 seeds\u003cbr\u003e• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO\u003cbr\u003e• Lifecycle: Annual\u003cbr\u003e• Height: 2-3 feet\u003cbr\u003e• Days to Maturity: 70-80 days\u003cbr\u003e• USDA Zone: 4-11\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: American Grown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.\u003cbr\u003e• Depth: Plant seeds 1\/4 inch deep.\u003cbr\u003e• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.\u003cbr\u003e• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.\u003cbr\u003e• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.\u003cbr\u003e• Harvest: Begin harvesting leaves as needed once the plant is well-established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHey, you. We're committed to giving you the best stuff out there, and sometimes that means we find other cool people making awesome things. It's like we're the best matchmakers for your self-care routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is from one of those super rad, small businesses that we’ve vetted and love. But since they're the experts, they'll be shipping it directly to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, don't be shocked when this little gem arrives in its own separate package, all by its lonesome. It's just a special delivery from a friend of the family!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45674917855393,"sku":"SHIS2","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/3401\/8927\/files\/shiso-red-perilla-frutescens-200-seedssouthern-seeds-376550.jpg?v=1769549953","url":"https:\/\/havenherbs.com\/products\/red-shiso-200-seeds","provider":"Haven Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}