How to Grow Green Shiso
Perilla frutescens
Your complete guide to growing Green Shiso.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Green Shiso
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | April – May | — | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | July – October |
| Zone 5 | March – April | — | June – October |
| Zone 6 | March – April | — | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | June – November |
| Zone 8 | February – March | — | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January – February | — | April – December |
| Zone 10 | January | — | April – December |
| Zone 11 | January | — | March – December |
Companion Plants for Green Shiso
✓ Good companions
Beans fix nitrogen in soil benefiting shiso, while shiso repels bean beetles
Similar water and soil requirements, both attract beneficial insects like parasitic wasps
Shiso helps repel cucumber beetles and attracts beneficial insects for pollination
Natural pest deterrent for flea beetles and other nightshade family pests
Provides light shade for cool-season lettuce and deters slugs with aromatic oils
Both plants repel nematodes and work together to create a pest-resistant environment
Shiso's strong scent deters aphids and spider mites that commonly attack pepper plants
Shiso repels hornworms and other tomato pests while benefiting from similar growing conditions
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of most herbs including shiso
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of nearby plants including aromatic herbs
Strong allelopathic effects that can stunt growth of neighboring herbs and vegetables
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
