{"product_id":"shiso-red-perilla-leaf-japanese-basil","title":"Shiso, Red (Perilla Leaf, Japanese Basil) seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRed Shiso (\u003cem\u003ePerilla frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e), also called Perilla Leaf and Japanese Basil, is an herb in the mint family with large, deep purple, wrinkled, serrated leaves. Much stronger and spicier than \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perilla-shiso\/products\/perilla-shiso-japanese-basil-green\"\u003eGreen Shiso\u003c\/a\u003e, the crunchy leaves are used mainly in salads, for pickling, and as a natural food coloring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUsed extensively in Japanese cuisine, it has a fresh minty-basil flavor with notes of clove and cumin, and a bitter, astringent finish. Pairs well with fish, rice, noodles, and vegetables, especially cucumbers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlso a medicinal herb with antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. Its rhizome root can become invasive, so best grown in a container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe herbs grown from these Shiso Red Perilla Leaf Japanese Basil Seeds have a pungent, minty-basil flavor with distinctive notes of clove and cumin, finished with a bitter, astringent aftertaste. The mature plants typically reach full growth in 80-85 days. The leaves are ideal for use in salads, pickling, and as natural food coloring. Additionally, the herb has medicinal properties, including antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic benefits. Due to its rhizome root, which can become invasive, it is recommended to grow Shiso in containers or limited space environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProduces deep purple, serrated, wrinkled leaves with a spicy flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRequires full sun for optimal growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGerminates in 7-21 days under ideal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMatures in approximately 80-85 days from planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis herb is suitable for gardeners interested in culinary uses, natural food coloring, or medicinal herbs. It is ideal for home gardens, containers, or herb beds. \u003cstrong\u003eShiso Red Perilla Leaf Japanese Basil Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e are particularly useful for those wanting to grow a spicy, aromatic herb that pairs well with fish, rice, noodles, and vegetables such as cucumbers. The seeds are easy to germinate in full sun, making them accessible for both amateur and experienced gardeners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe seed packet includes high-quality Shiso Red Perilla Leaf Japanese Basil Seeds; soil, potting mix, or growing containers are not included. Regular watering and well-draining soil ensure healthy growth. It is advisable to start seeds indoors in cooler climates or directly sow outdoors in suitable conditions after the last frost. The plant does not have a specific warranty but benefits from routine watering, sunlight, and proper spacing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMint-basil-clove-cumin flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDays to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDays to maturity: 80-85 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGood companion plants: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/arugula\"\u003eArugula\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cabbage-pak-choi-white-stem\"\u003eBok Choy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/parsley\"\u003eParsley\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-tomato-seeds\"\u003eTomato\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/SHISOred_88209af8-1fe1-4764-94cb-e122a16489c7.jpg?v=1780993714\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack (Appx. 100 seeds)","offer_id":48391676231925,"sku":"96812","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack (Appx. 1,000 Seeds)","offer_id":48391676264693,"sku":"96812","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8274\/2261\/files\/SHISOred.jpg?v=1783621743","url":"https:\/\/nortrano.com\/products\/shiso-red-perilla-leaf-japanese-basil","provider":"nortrano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}