{"product_id":"korean-perilla-herb-seeds","title":"Korean Perilla Herb Seeds - Perilla Frutescens, 20 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Seeds \/ pack\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKorean Perilla (\u003cem\u003ePerilla frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e), also called kkaennip, is a warm-season annual herb grown for its large, aromatic green leaves with a distinctive basil-mint flavor. A staple of Korean cooking, the leaves are used fresh as wraps for grilled meats, in salads, and pickled as a banchan side. The bushy plants reach 2–3 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeed Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herb Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Korean Perilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePerilla frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender perennial, usually grown as an annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, 2–3 feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e After the last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–70 days to first leaf harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to Plant: Direct sow after the last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-drained soil; rich in organic matter if available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Keep consistently moist; water at the base to keep foliage dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: Space 10–12 inches apart; sow thinly and barely cover — light aids germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7–14 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: Begin when plants are 6–8 inches tall, about 60–70 days after sowing; pick outer leaves or snip stems to encourage bushier growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips: Pinch growing tips for bushier plants; leaves are best used fresh, but can also be dried or frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pemdas Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48402793431246,"sku":"9113","price":3.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/5109\/8574\/files\/il_fullxfull.8334944235_5tq1.jpg?v=1790474484","url":"https:\/\/pemdasgarden.com\/products\/korean-perilla-herb-seeds","provider":"Pemdas Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}