Cinnamon Basil seeds
Cinnamon Basil is a variety that is closely related to Thai basil but contains a compound called cinnamite, the same compound that gives cinnamon its flavor. This compound creates a unique and delicious flavor profile of basil and cinnamon. Do these flavors go together? Absolutely! One taste of this basil will have you grateful for the time and effort it took to grow it.
We have used it to make tea or to put in desserts to balance out the sweetness a bit. Basil pairs well with strawberries, lemon, eggplant, oils, and balsamic vinegar. This makes cinnamon basil optimal for dressings, used fresh in fruit salads or fruit tarts, for unique and delicious lemonade, one-of-a-kind salad dressings, etc.
Cinnamon basil can grow up to 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide. This can be grown in containers and/or raised beds. Like other basil varieties, this can mask the scent of the precious vegetables you are growing and keep harmful pests at bay since they find your garden from miles away using smell.
Seed count: approx. 100
Botanic name:
Ocimum basilicum
Plant spacing:
4"-8" inches
Color:
Dark green leaves will transition into purple tinged leaves towards the top. Once bolted, the flowers on top will range in a varitey of white, pinks, and light purples.
Sowing depth:
1/4 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun / part shade
Utilization:
Herb salads, dressings, garnishes, desserts, dried or grown to deter pests.
Frost Hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
60 - 70 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Mexican basil
