{"id":1649101570163,"title":"Shiso Herb Seeds (Perilla) - Purple","handle":"shiso-seeds-perilla-purple-herb","description":"\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO, Heirloom Purple Shiso Perilla Herb Garden Seed from True Leaf Market. Perilla frutescens var. crispa. Purple Shiso is a warm annual native to India and China. As a beefsteak plant, Purple Shiso, also known as “Perilla Mint” develops wine-colored leaves similar to basil, reaching up to 3’ tall. As a well-known sushi garnish and culinary herb often used in Asian cuisine, Purple Shiso Perilla provides a diverse range of sweet, savory and citrusy flavors!\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-purple?variant=16445245849715\"\u003e \u003cimg 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\u003ch2\u003ePurple Shiso Perilla Herb Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perilla frutescens var. crispa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-70, Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Plant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-12”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\/bush\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\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm\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\/Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flea beetles, bacterial wilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth wine-colored leaves similar to basil, pink flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild mint, fragrant, astringent, savory, bright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePurple Shiso Perilla Herb Growing Habits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO (Perilla frutescens var. crispa) Purple Shiso Perilla plants grow as warm annual herbs reaching up to 3’ tall with bush-like growth. This beefsteak variety of shiso blooms in late spring through summer. Once plants reach maturity in the heat, shiso develops smooth wine-colored leaves similar to basil—providing a mild mint fragrance with astringent and bright flavor. Purple Shiso Perilla plants continue producing in late summer until your region’s cool temperatures set in. In early fall, shiso varieties bloom small pink-to-white flowers as they go to seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Culinary Uses of Purple Shiso Perilla Garden Herb \u0026amp; Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Perilla Mint, also known as Purple Shiso is a popular sushi garnish, this fragrant herb also provides a range of flavors that can be added to fresh salads or cooked with savory dishes. The smooth wine-colored leaves of shiso plants have a mild minty, sweet and astringent flavor that add a bright addition to noodle dishes or can be fermented as kimchee. From stir-fries, herbal teas or lettuce wraps, to fried rice and pizza toppings—Purple Shiso is a must-have diverse culinary herb!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Health Benefits of Growing Purple Shiso Perilla Herb \u0026amp; Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a beefsteak variety and member of the mint family, the smooth leaves of Purple Shiso Perilla herbs provide rich calcium, antioxidants and minerals as a nutrient powerhouse. You can steep the wine-colored leaves as a bright herbal green tea or as an alternative to wheat, make tuna lettuce wraps as shiso also contains protein!\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePurple Shiso Perilla Garden Herb Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 g - Approximately 210 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.25 oz - Approximately 1,500 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 6,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 28,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 112,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","published_at":"2018-09-25T13:29:09-06:00","created_at":"2018-09-25T13:44:18-06:00","vendor":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","type":"Herb Seeds","tags":["Annual","Full Sun","Green","Herb","herb_shiso","Non-GMO","Open Pollinated","Packet","Purple","Seeds","Shiso","Warmer"],"price":289,"price_min":289,"price_max":13183,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":31963674312819,"title":"1 g Packet","option1":"1 g Packet","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"48875","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":5424652517491,"product_id":1649101570163,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-17T15:42:17-06:00","updated_at":"2020-11-06T10:47:03-07:00","alt":"Shiso Seeds (Perilla) - 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Perilla frutescens var. crispa. Purple Shiso is a warm annual native to India and China. As a beefsteak plant, Purple Shiso, also known as “Perilla Mint” develops wine-colored leaves similar to basil, reaching up to 3’ tall. As a well-known sushi garnish and culinary herb often used in Asian cuisine, Purple Shiso Perilla provides a diverse range of sweet, savory and citrusy flavors!\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-purple?variant=16445245849715\"\u003e \u003cimg 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\u003ch2\u003ePurple Shiso Perilla Herb Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perilla frutescens var. crispa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-70, Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Plant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-12”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\/bush\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\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm\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\/Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flea beetles, bacterial wilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth wine-colored leaves similar to basil, pink flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild mint, fragrant, astringent, savory, bright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePurple Shiso Perilla Herb Growing Habits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO (Perilla frutescens var. crispa) Purple Shiso Perilla plants grow as warm annual herbs reaching up to 3’ tall with bush-like growth. This beefsteak variety of shiso blooms in late spring through summer. Once plants reach maturity in the heat, shiso develops smooth wine-colored leaves similar to basil—providing a mild mint fragrance with astringent and bright flavor. Purple Shiso Perilla plants continue producing in late summer until your region’s cool temperatures set in. In early fall, shiso varieties bloom small pink-to-white flowers as they go to seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Culinary Uses of Purple Shiso Perilla Garden Herb \u0026amp; Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Perilla Mint, also known as Purple Shiso is a popular sushi garnish, this fragrant herb also provides a range of flavors that can be added to fresh salads or cooked with savory dishes. The smooth wine-colored leaves of shiso plants have a mild minty, sweet and astringent flavor that add a bright addition to noodle dishes or can be fermented as kimchee. From stir-fries, herbal teas or lettuce wraps, to fried rice and pizza toppings—Purple Shiso is a must-have diverse culinary herb!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Health Benefits of Growing Purple Shiso Perilla Herb \u0026amp; Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a beefsteak variety and member of the mint family, the smooth leaves of Purple Shiso Perilla herbs provide rich calcium, antioxidants and minerals as a nutrient powerhouse. You can steep the wine-colored leaves as a bright herbal green tea or as an alternative to wheat, make tuna lettuce wraps as shiso also contains protein!\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePurple Shiso Perilla Garden Herb Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 g - Approximately 210 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.25 oz - Approximately 1,500 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 6,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 28,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 112,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n"}