{"product_id":"perilla-shiso-red-aka-shiso-100-seeds-japanese-red-perilla-aromatic-herb-culinary-pickling-favorite","title":"Perilla (Shiso) – Red Aka Shiso 100 Seeds | Japanese Red Perilla | Aromatic Herb | Culinary \u0026 Pickling Favorite","description":"Grow a traditional Japanese culinary herb with Perilla (Shiso) ‘Red Aka Shiso’, a classic red-leaf perilla variety prized for its deep red to purple foliage, strong aromatic fragrance, and distinctive flavor with notes of mint, basil, and anise. Aka Shiso is especially famous for its use in Japanese cuisine, including umeboshi plums, pickles, rice dishes, salads, noodles, and herbal syrups.\n\nRed Aka Shiso is fast growing and easy to cultivate, producing lush foliage that can be harvested repeatedly throughout the season. In addition to its culinary value, this variety is also highly ornamental, making it an excellent choice for herb gardens, containers, and edible landscapes. Leaves are commonly used fresh, salted, or cooked, and the plant is also valued for traditional medicinal and tea uses.\n\nYou will receive:\n✔️ 100 fresh, viable seeds\n✔️ Open-pollinated, non-GMO\n✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing\n\n🌼 Growing Information\n\nCommon Name: Red Aka Shiso \/ Perilla\nBotanical Name: Perilla frutescens var. crispa\nPlant Type: Annual herb\nSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\nSoil: Rich, well-drained\nHeight: 18–30 inches\nDays to Harvest: 40–60 days\nHarvest Season: Summer to fall\nCold Stratification: Not required\n\nIdeal for herb gardens, containers, raised beds, Asian vegetable gardens, cut-and-come-again harvesting, and edible ornamentals.","brand":"FaithFolkStudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51589411930433,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/0bfc6b1b-il_fullxfull.7593223961_ajy8.jpg?v=1775787033","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/perilla-shiso-red-aka-shiso-100-seeds-japanese-red-perilla-aromatic-herb-culinary-pickling-favorite","provider":"FaithFolkStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}