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When to plant shiso in Brisbane

Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the shiso window:

Sow

September – May

Transplant

Harvest

June

Sub-tropical zone tip

Plant August to March in Brisbane. Self-seeds freely once established, so a single planting often keeps going year to year.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July. Shiso is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant shiso in Brisbane?

In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), sow seed September – May. Harvest typically runs June.

Can you grow shiso in Brisbane?

Yes — shiso grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. Plant August to March in Brisbane. Self-seeds freely once established, so a single planting often keeps going year to year.