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Ao Shiso · Shiso

Zone 9a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Ao Shiso to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsFeb 6th
Last FrostMar 6th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsApr 3rd
Harvest BeginsMay 18th
Harvest EndsNov 26th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 50°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 7 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity45
Sun RequirementsPart Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)50
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)7
Expert Note: Start indoors early for a quicker harvest, but keep seedlings in cool-to-mild conditions and transplant only after nights are reliably warm to avoid slow growth.