When to plant shiso in Darwin
Darwin sits in Australia's tropical zone. Computed from Darwin's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the shiso window:
Sow
All year
Transplant
—
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Tropical zone tip
Fast and vigorous in the wet-season warmth. Give it room and pull flower spikes early or it will seed everywhere.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives shiso plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant shiso in Darwin?
In Darwin (tropical zone), sow seed All year. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow shiso in Darwin?
Yes — shiso grows well around Darwin when planted in its window. Fast and vigorous in the wet-season warmth. Give it room and pull flower spikes early or it will seed everywhere.