{"product_id":"red-perilla","title":"Red Perilla","description":"\u003cp\u003e75 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Perilla\u003c\/strong\u003e is an aromatic leafy herb with attractive red-purple foliage and a distinctive minty, slightly spicy flavor. It grows best in warm conditions but can struggle with the extreme heat of Gulf summers. For the Gulf region, the best results generally come from sowing during the cooler part of the year and giving plants some afternoon protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌱 Best Growing Season\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest sowing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e October–January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn milder Gulf areas, sowing can continue into \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn early autumn sowing can be made in \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember\u003c\/strong\u003e if temperatures have started to fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peak summer, especially June–August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal germination temperature: \u003cstrong\u003e20–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌿 Seed Sowing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a location with \u003cstrong\u003efertile, loose, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds in seed trays, small pots, raised beds, or directly in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScatter the small seeds on the surface of the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress them gently into the soil and cover with only a \u003cstrong\u003every thin layer of fine soil\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid deep planting because the seeds need good access to light and air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e after thinning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave about \u003cstrong\u003e30–45 cm between rows\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist or water gently after sowing so the small seeds are not displaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e⏱ Germination\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds generally germinate within \u003cstrong\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently moist but never waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide bright light after seedlings emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin crowded seedlings once they have developed several true leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Growing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade. In the Gulf, \u003cstrong\u003emorning sun with afternoon shade\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly beneficial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, rich in organic matter, loose, and well drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not allow young plants to dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add compost before planting. A mild balanced fertilizer can be applied during active growth if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen, which can produce overly soft growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood airflow helps keep foliage healthy, especially in humid coastal areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🍃 Harvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung leaves can be harvested once plants are well established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick individual leaves or cut the tender upper stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular harvesting encourages bushier growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the strongest color and good leaf quality, harvest before the plant becomes heavily flowered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid removing more than about \u003cstrong\u003eone-third of the plant at one time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌡 Gulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eKuwait and the hottest Gulf regions\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNovember–January\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003eafternoon shade\u003c\/strong\u003e when temperatures become very high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a light mulch layer to reduce soil temperature and moisture loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrip irrigation\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater early in the morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect young plants from hot, dry winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring extreme summer temperatures, growing Red Perilla in containers allows you to move plants to a cooler, partially shaded location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf temperatures become too high, plants may flower prematurely and leaf quality can decline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tohum Dünyasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48318321852634,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1026\/1978\/files\/NOABJPMLXL106202212850_Kirmizi-Biftek-Otu-2.jpg?v=1786312469","url":"https:\/\/www.alldrops.store\/products\/red-perilla","provider":"All Drops Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}