When to plant shiso (perilla) in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 7a–10a, so the right time to plant shiso (perilla) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 15 in Edinburg to April 28 in Dumas — below are local dates for 267 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9b | February 2 | December 25 | February 9 – February 16 |
| San Antonio | 9a | February 25 | November 28 | March 4 – March 11 |
| Dallas | 8b | March 2 | November 29 | March 9 – March 16 |
| Austin | 9a | February 20 | December 3 | February 27 – March 6 |
| Fort Worth | 8b | March 5 | November 24 | March 12 – March 19 |
| El Paso | 8b | March 2 | November 20 | March 9 – March 16 |
| Arlington | 8b | March 9 | November 21 | March 16 – March 23 |
| Corpus Christi | 10a | January 22 | January 4 | January 29 – February 5 |
Shiso (Perilla) in Texas: FAQ
When can I plant shiso (perilla) in Texas?
Across Texas, the time to transplant shiso (perilla) spans roughly January 15 in Edinburg to April 28 in Dumas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the shiso (perilla) planting date vary across Texas?
Yes. Texas publishes 267 cities with their own frost dates, so the right shiso (perilla) planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does shiso (perilla) take to grow in Texas?
Shiso (Perilla) takes about 70–90 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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