{"product_id":"red-shiso-microgreen-seeds","title":"Red Shiso Microgreen Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Shiso Microgreen Seeds for Colourful Aromatic Micro Herbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Shiso Microgreen Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce distinctive burgundy, red and purple microgreens with intensely aromatic flavour and striking serrated foliage. Also known as Red Perilla, this specialty micro herb combines characteristics of basil and mint with subtle anise, liquorice and warm spice notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed Shiso grows more slowly than common microgreens such as radish, broccoli and mustard. Rather than harvesting immediately after the cotyledons open, allow the crop to begin developing its first serrated true leaves. This produces the characteristic colour, texture and aroma that make Red Shiso particularly valuable as a culinary micro herb. Under suitable conditions, harvest is generally around \u003cstrong\u003e16–22 days from sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBurgundy-Purple Colour \u0026amp; Complex Aromatic Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe young plants begin with rounded cotyledons before developing richly coloured true leaves in shades of red, burgundy and purple. Colour intensity can vary naturally with light, temperature and growing stage, with good light after establishment helping the foliage develop stronger pigmentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse freshly harvested Red Shiso microgreens with sushi, rice bowls, noodles, seafood and egg dishes, or add them to salads and Asian-inspired meals. Their strong aroma means a relatively small amount can provide both noticeable flavour and striking colour contrast on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer the same distinctive Shiso character with bright green foliage, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/green-shiso-microgreen-seeds\"\u003eGreen Shiso Microgreen Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Grown to the First True-Leaf Stage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed Shiso is particularly distinctive once its first serrated true leaves begin opening. At this stage the crop develops a more recognisable Shiso appearance, stronger red-purple pigmentation and a more pronounced aromatic character than at the early cotyledon stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12–17g per 25 × 50cm tray\u003c\/strong\u003e onto a fine, moisture-retentive growing medium such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/coco-fibre-growing-medium\"\u003eCoco Fibre Growing Medium\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep the seed shallow and maintain warm, consistent conditions while germination becomes established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Specialty Micro Herb for Colour \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed Shiso is grown primarily for culinary impact rather than bulk yield. Once established, bright light, controlled moisture and good airflow help produce compact growth and richly coloured foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest while the stems and developing true leaves remain tender, using the crop itself as the final guide rather than relying solely on a fixed number of growing days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Red Shiso Beyond the Microgreen Stage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe same seed can also be grown into mature Red Shiso plants. Mature plants produce larger serrated aromatic leaves and can be grown in herb gardens, raised beds and containers for repeated fresh leaf harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"1g","offer_id":42801878892787,"sku":"REDSHISOSEEDS-1G","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g","offer_id":42801878925555,"sku":"REDSHISOSEEDS-20G","price":14.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g","offer_id":42801878958323,"sku":"REDSHISOSEEDS-50G","price":35.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42801878991091,"sku":"REDSHISOSEEDS-100G","price":69.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":42801879023859,"sku":"REDSHISOSEEDS-250G","price":129.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":42801879056627,"sku":"REDSHISOSEEDS-500G","price":199.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/files\/red-shisho-seed-microgreens.webp?v=1759578823","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/red-shiso-microgreen-seeds","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}