When to plant shiso in Perth
Perth sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Perth's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the shiso window:
Sow
November – April
Transplant
—
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Temperate zone tip
An easy herb in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide. Sow September onwards and take two or three successive sowings.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Perth typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Shiso is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant shiso in Perth?
In Perth (temperate zone), sow seed November – April. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow shiso in Perth?
Yes — shiso grows well around Perth when planted in its window. An easy herb in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide. Sow September onwards and take two or three successive sowings.