{"title":"Perilla (Shiso) Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/Shisoseedsnow.jpg?v=1681360795\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShiso (\u003cem\u003ePerilla frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e), also called Perilla Leaf and Japanese Basil, is an herb in the mint family. Used 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. Also a medicinal herb with antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood companion plants: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/arugula\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/arugula\"\u003eArugula\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cabbage\/products\/cabbage-pak-choi-white-stem\" data-mce-href=\"\/products\/cabbage-pak-choi-white-stem\"\u003eBok Choy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/parsley\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/parsley\"\u003eParsley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-tomato-seeds\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/shop-tomato-seeds\"\u003eTomato\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"perilla-shiso-japanese-basil-green","title":"Shiso, Green (Perilla Leaf, Japanese Basil)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGreen Shiso (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePerilla frutescens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e), also called Perilla Leaf and Japanese Basil, is an herb in the mint family with large, bright green, wrinkled, serrated leaves. Not as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e spicy as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perilla-shiso\/products\/perilla-shiso-asian-basil-red\"\u003eRed Shiso\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\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\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=\"\/collections\/cabbage\/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","brand":"SeedsNow","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack (Appx. 100 seeds)","offer_id":40121058820229,"sku":"97056","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack (Appx. 1,000 Seeds)","offer_id":40121058852997,"sku":"97056","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/Perilla_Shiso_-JapaneseBasil_GreenLeaf.jpg?v=1675356404"},{"product_id":"perilla-shiso-asian-basil-red","title":"Shiso, Red (Perilla Leaf, Japanese Basil)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-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\" data-mce-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;\" data-mce-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;\" data-mce-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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMint-basil-clove-cumin flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDays to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-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;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGood companion plants: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/arugula\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/arugula\"\u003eArugula\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cabbage\/products\/cabbage-pak-choi-white-stem\" data-mce-href=\"\/products\/cabbage-pak-choi-white-stem\"\u003eBok Choy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/parsley\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/parsley\"\u003eParsley\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-tomato-seeds\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\/shop-tomato-seeds\"\u003eTomato\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack (Appx. 100 seeds)","offer_id":40121068421253,"sku":"96812","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack (Appx. 1,000 Seeds)","offer_id":40121068454021,"sku":"96812","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/SHISOred.jpg?v=1675356683"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.extensionsbychristy.com\/collections\/perilla-shiso.oembed","provider":"extensionsbychristy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}