{"product_id":"shiso-seeds-perilla-green-organic","title":"Shiso Seeds (Perilla) - Green (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e60-70 days. \u003cem\u003ePerilla frutescens var. crispa\u003c\/em\u003e. Organic Green Shiso Seeds. Non-GMO, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Green Shiso is a warm annual herb also known as \"Perilla Mint\" or \"Kkaenip.\" It develops glossy basil-like leaves with a bold, citrusy, minty flavor featuring hints of clove and anise — a must-have for Asian cuisine enthusiasts. Easy to grow and prolific in summer heat. ~16,000 seeds\/oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-herb-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Herb Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSelect a Different Use for This Seed:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-links\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/collections\/new-products\/products\/shiso-seeds-perilla-green?variant=16444271132787\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/tlm-microgreens.png?4946520050077590398\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMicrogreen\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePerilla frutescens var. crispa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 6-8 weeks before transplanting outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist, and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer, 65-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-75 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to flea beetles and bacterial wilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerb Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy green leaves, small white to pink flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerb Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold, minty, and citrusy with hints of clove and anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fields, Containers, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Greenhouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Organic Green Shiso Perilla in the Herb Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Green Shiso seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last expected frost, pressing seeds lightly into the surface or covering with just 0.25 inch of soil — they need some light to germinate well. Transplant outdoors once nighttime temperatures stay reliably above 50 F, spacing plants 10-12 inches apart in a spot with full sun to partial shade. Shiso can also be direct sown after all frost risk has passed. It thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil and warms into vigorous growth as summer heats up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Green Shiso is a low-maintenance herb. Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist, and pinch off flower spikes as they appear to encourage continued leaf production and delay bolting. Shiso is a prolific self-seeder — if you allow a few plants to flower and set seed in fall, expect volunteers the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Green Shiso Perilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin harvesting individual leaves once plants are well established, typically 60-70 days from sowing. Snip outer leaves first, working inward, or cut whole stems just above a leaf node to encourage branching. Leaves are most flavorful before the plant flowers, so harvest frequently to keep plants in a vegetative state. Fresh shiso leaves are best used immediately, but will keep for a few days wrapped in a damp paper towel in the refrigerator. They can also be dried, pickled, or frozen for longer-term use in cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Green Shiso Perilla Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Shiso (\u003cem\u003ePerilla frutescens var. crispa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a culinary herb native to the mountainous regions of China and India, widely cultivated across East and Southeast Asia for centuries. It is a staple of Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cuisines and holds a prominent place in traditional herbal medicine throughout the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis green variety, sometimes called \"Perilla Mint\" or by the Korean name \"Kkaenip,\" produces large, glossy leaves with a distinctively bold flavor — citrusy and minty, with underlying notes of clove and anise. The flavor profile sets it apart from its purple shiso relative, which tends toward a milder, more subtly anise-like taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the kitchen, Green Shiso is remarkably versatile: used fresh as a wrap for grilled meats, torn into salads and noodle dishes, steeped as herbal tea, layered into sushi rolls, or fermented as kimchi. It is also valued in traditional Asian medicine as an herbal infusion thought to support respiratory health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiso seed has a notoriously short shelf life — germination rates drop off quickly after the first year. If you're working with seed that's been sitting around, try a cold stratification period of 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator before sowing. Fresh seed sown in warm soil with good light contact tends to pop up reliably; older seed benefits from every advantage you can give it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Jerry Sawyer\" height=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"89\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrganic Green Shiso Perilla Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 g Packet - Approximately 1,100 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.25 oz - Bulk - Approximately 4,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 16,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 64,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 256,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 1,280,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Green Shiso Perilla seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Kitazawa Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"2 g Packet","offer_id":44923912913011,"sku":"81913","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"0.25 oz","offer_id":44923912945779,"sku":"81914","price":7.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":44923912978547,"sku":"60914","price":17.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":44923913011315,"sku":"81915","price":46.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44923913044083,"sku":"81916","price":144.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":44923913076851,"sku":"81917","price":567.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1774884354_shiso_perilla_green_comp_5d65d660-ff01-45b4-b390-dce1d153fa73.jpg?v=1778026329","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/shiso-seeds-perilla-green-organic","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}