Local Growing Guide

Grow Shiso (Perilla) in San Diego, CA

Your local guide to growing shiso (perilla) in San Diego — zone-specific timing, local tips, and care advice.

Spring 📍 San Diego 🌡️ Zone 10a

Days to Harvest

50–70

Spacing

10–12"

Method

Both

Season

Spring

When to Plant Shiso (Perilla) in San Diego

San Diego sits in USDA Zone 10a. Here are your local planting windows.

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Start Indoors

Feb – Mar

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Transplant Outdoors

Mar – May

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Direct Sow

Mar – Jun

Growing Shiso (Perilla) in San Diego

📋 Key Timing

Self-seeds aggressively. Start indoors for earlier harvest. Loves warm weather.

Start your shiso (perilla) seeds indoors during Feb – Mar. Move seedlings to the garden between Mar – May. Sow seeds directly in your San Diego garden between Mar – Jun.

Watch for These Pests in San Diego

aphids spider mites

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grow Shiso (Perilla) in San Diego?

Yes! Shiso (Perilla) grows well in San Diego's Zone 10a climate. Self-seeds aggressively. Start indoors for earlier harvest. Loves warm weather.

When to plant Shiso (Perilla) in San Diego?

Transplant shiso (perilla) outdoors between Mar – May for best results in San Diego.

Does Shiso (Perilla) need shade in San Diego?

Shiso (Perilla) generally handles San Diego's climate well without shade cloth, though afternoon shade can help during heat waves.

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