Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Herbs
Shiso growing guide
Fragrant Asian herb with green or purple leaves used fresh, pickled or as garnish. Thrives in warm weather.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
7-21 daysGermination
60-80 daysHarvest
30 cmSpacing
0.5 cmSow depth
PartSun
TenderFrost
2 cm/weekWater
6-7.5pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | Jul - Oct | Sep - Dec | Nov - May |
| Mediterranean | Aug - Oct | Oct - Dec | Dec - Apr |
| Temperate | Mar - May | May - Jun | Jul - Oct |
| Cool | Apr - May | Jun | Aug - Oct |
| Arid | Jul - Sep | Sep - Oct | Nov - Mar |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Shiso should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Shiso after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Use fresh leaves raw as a garnish, in dressings, pestos, salads, teas, or stirred through food at the end.
Cooked
Add to cooked dishes near the end for fresh flavour, or use woody herbs earlier in roasts, soups, and stews.
Store / preserve
Dry, freeze, make herb oil, pesto, vinegar, or infused salt.
Try: Fresh garnish, Pesto or paste, Herb tea, Infused oil.
Good companions
Cucumber, Eggplant, Ginger
Avoid near
No avoid list yet.
Growing note
Can self-seed readily. Pinch tips for bushy growth.
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