When to plant shiso in Canberra
Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the shiso window:
Sow
January – February
Transplant
—
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Wait for frost to clear (around October in Melbourne). Start seed indoors four weeks earlier for an earlier crop.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Canberra typically falls in December, with the first returning around March. Shiso is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
Gardening near Canberra?
This calendar uses Canberra's average climate. Get the interactive version tuned to your exact suburb — free, no account needed.
Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant shiso in Canberra?
In Canberra (cool temperate zone), sow seed January – February. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow shiso in Canberra?
Yes — shiso grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Wait for frost to clear (around October in Melbourne). Start seed indoors four weeks earlier for an earlier crop.