How long does shiso take to grow?

Shiso is ready to harvest in about 60 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Shiso

Plant shiso by your frost dates, not the calendar: start seeds indoors about 6 weeks before your last spring frost, then plant outdoors about 1 week after your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Shiso planting calendar

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Start seeds indoors

Mar 4

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Transplant outdoors

Apr 22

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Projected first harvest

Jun 21

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Shiso is ready to harvest in about 60 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of shiso in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

Red Shiso →

Common problems with shiso

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Four-Lined Plant Bug Common Stalk Borer Groundhogs Ants Aphids Armyworms Anthracnose Damping-Off Frost & Cold Injury Gray Mold Herbicide Injury Mosaic Virus

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When to plant shiso in your zone

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