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The deep burgundy-red leaves deliver a bold, distinctive flavour combining mint, basil, and subtle anise notes, widely used in Japanese cuisine for pickling umeboshi plums, colouring rice dishes, and as a fresh garnish for sushi and salads. A herb with genuine cultural heritage and striking visual appeal that performs well in warm New Zealand conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFrost-sensitive and warmth-loving, 'Red' shiso prefers full sun and well-drained soil with regular watering, avoiding waterlogging at all times. Seeds require light to germinate, so surface sow and keep consistently moist. 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Cut often to extend harvest and prevent flowering. Use fresh or chop and freeze for later. Excellent in borders or pots. Sow in early spring or autumn. Sow 6 mm deep, 10–15 cm apart, in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep soil damp. Germinates in 10–14 days. Thin to 10 cm. 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Keep soil moist but not soggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCut often to promote fresh growth. Pick young; use fresh. Ideal for gourmet kitchen gardens. Early spring or autumn planting. Sow 6 mm deep, 10–15 cm apart, in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep soil damp. Germinates in 10–14 days. Thin to 10 cm. 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