{"product_id":"shiso-green-leaf","title":"Shiso Green Leaf","description":"\u003cp\u003e75 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiso Green Leaf is an aromatic herb with fresh green leaves commonly used in Japanese and Asian cuisine. It prefers \u003cstrong\u003ewarm but not extreme temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e, so in the Gulf it is best grown during the cooler parts of the year. Extreme summer heat can cause bolting, leaf scorching, and reduced leaf quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🌱 Best Sowing Time\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest sowing periods:\u003c\/strong\u003e September–November and February–March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest period in Kuwait:\u003c\/strong\u003e October–November and February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid sowing during \u003cstrong\u003eJune–August\u003c\/strong\u003e because of extreme heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal germination temperature: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 How to Sow the Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003elight, fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained seed-starting mix\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds \u003cstrong\u003eon the surface or only 2–3 mm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover very lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist gently with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the medium \u003cstrong\u003econsistently moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the seed tray in a bright location with \u003cstrong\u003emorning sunlight or bright indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce seedlings develop \u003cstrong\u003e2–4 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, transplant carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⏱ Germination\u003c\/h3\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 seed-starting medium evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not bury the seeds deeply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood light after germination helps produce compact, healthy seedlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide good ventilation to reduce fungal problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Growing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Gulf, \u003cstrong\u003emorning sun with afternoon shade\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended, especially as temperatures rise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, rich in organic matter, moisture-retentive, and well drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid allowing the soil to dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the same time, avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add compost before planting and use a balanced herb fertilizer during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen if you want strong flavor and compact growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Harvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin harvesting when plants are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and have several healthy leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the \u003cstrong\u003eyoung, tender leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting the growing tips encourages bushier plants and continued leaf production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid removing too many leaves at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the best flavor, harvest leaves in the \u003cstrong\u003emorning\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 Preventing Early Flowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiso can flower and produce seeds when exposed to suitable day-length and stress conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh temperatures and drought stress\u003c\/strong\u003e can accelerate bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular harvesting of the growing tips helps maintain leafy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep plants adequately watered during warm weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the plant flowers heavily, leaf production and quality may decline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡 Gulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiso performs best in the Gulf during the \u003cstrong\u003eautumn, winter, and early spring seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring warmer weather, provide approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30–50% afternoon shade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater preferably in the \u003cstrong\u003eearly morning\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer cultivation is particularly useful because plants can be moved into partial shade during periods of extreme heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect young plants from hot, dry winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA layer of organic mulch can help maintain soil moisture and keep the root zone cooler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor continuous fresh leaves, make successive sowings every \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during the suitable growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For Kuwait, an \u003cstrong\u003eOctober–November sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially suitable for producing healthy green shiso through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Tohum Dünyasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48427205853402,"sku":null,"price":1.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1026\/1978\/files\/ShisoGreenLeaf.jpg?v=1787004371","url":"https:\/\/www.alldrops.store\/products\/shiso-green-leaf","provider":"All Drops Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}