{"product_id":"chinese-lantern-50-seeds","title":"Chinese Lantern – 50 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a festive, natural touch to your fall decor with our heirloom Chinese Lantern seeds. This unique perennial is famous for the bright orange, papery husks that form around its fruit, looking just like delicate paper lanterns. The stems are a favorite for fall decorating and are exceptional for use in dried floral arrangements, holding their brilliant color for months. Inside each husk is a small, edible, cherry-like fruit with a unique, tart flavor perfect for making preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ What you'll love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic, bright orange, papery \"lanterns\" are perfect for fall and winter decorations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exceptional plant for drying, providing long-lasting color for crafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe small, edible fruits inside the husks have a unique, tart flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hardy and vigorous perennial that returns year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌿 Seed details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 50 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-80 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Growing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoaking \u0026amp; Stratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soaking seeds for 24 hours before planting can help. A short, 14-day cold stratification in the refrigerator may also improve germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds 1\/16 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing them 18-24 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers average, well-draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ Our seed packets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally designed and made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResealable for convenient, long-term storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes full, detailed growing instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🚚 Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking is included with every order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52419141927205,"sku":"CHIN2","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/5104\/0293\/files\/chinese-lantern-physalis-alkekengi-50-seedssouthern-seeds-763614.png?v=1779479228","url":"https:\/\/world-safari-shops.myshopify.com\/products\/chinese-lantern-50-seeds","provider":"World Safari Shops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}