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Green Shiso — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Green Shiso
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

80-85days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, keep soil consistently moist
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green
Shape: Broad, opposite leaves with serrated edges
Flavour: Minty, basil-like flavor with hints of clove, cumin, and cinnamon, with peppery spice.

In the kitchen

Asian cooking, sushi, salads, fish dishes, rice, noodles, salad mix, edible flowers

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December
11	January	January – March	—	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesShiso repels hornworms and other tomato pests while benefiting from similar growing conditions

PeppersShiso's strong scent deters aphids and spider mites that commonly attack pepper plants

EggplantNatural pest deterrent for flea beetles and other nightshade family pests

CucumberShiso helps repel cucumber beetles and attracts beneficial insects for pollination

BeansBeans fix nitrogen in soil benefiting shiso, while shiso repels bean beetles

LettuceProvides light shade for cool-season lettuce and deters slugs with aromatic oils

MarigoldsBoth plants repel nematodes and work together to create a pest-resistant environment

CilantroSimilar water and soil requirements, both attract beneficial insects like parasitic wasps

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of most herbs including shiso

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of nearby plants including aromatic herbs

RueStrong allelopathic effects that can stunt growth of neighboring herbs and vegetables

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Green Shiso

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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