(Ocimum basilicum). A cinnamon twist on one of our favorite garden herbs. Cinnamon basil is believed to have originated in Mexico, and indeed there are many recipes and uses for this piquant basil in Mexican cuisine. The light cinnamon and anise flavor adds the perfect touch to fruit salads, desserts, and savory preparations. The leaves make a soothing cup of tea. Cinnamon basil contains many vitamins and minerals. It also attracts a wide range of pollinators.
Cinnamon basil thrives in warm, sunny conditions, and needs 8-12 hours of direct sunlight daily. It grows best in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. Consistent moisture is key, but the soil should never become soggy. To encourage lush, bushy growth, pinch off the growing tips of the plant regularly and remove any flowers unless you're growing it for ornamental purposes.
Specs:
Plant Height: 12-24’
2” soil block
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
varies
PLANT SPACING:
8-12".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
SOIL:
Well-drained soil
USES:
edible, fresh foliage, back of bed, accent in borders, containers.
NOTES:
Water Cinnamon basil regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging. Apply a balanced fertilizer or compost every 2-4 weeks to support growth and promote flavorful leaves. Protect plants from pests like aphids and whiteflies using organic pest control methods such as neem oil or insecticidal soap.
HOW TO SAVE SEEDS:
Flower heads mature progressively from the bottom of the stem to the top.
When the bottom seed head starts to turn brown, the stem can be cut and allowed to dry away from direct sun in a well-ventilated area.
Rub dried raceme over a fine wire mesh and winnow off the chaff.
Place chaff in a bowl and carefully swirl contents around. Seeds will gather at the bottom of the bowl.
Tip the bowl so that the chaff can be discarded and blow the rest out carefully.
SEED SOURCE:
*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly
** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website
(Ocimum basilicum). A cinnamon twist on one of our favorite garden herbs. Cinnamon basil is believed to have originated in Mexico, and indeed there are many recipes and uses for this piquant basil in Mexican cuisine. The light cinnamon and anise flavor adds the perfect touch to fruit salads, desserts, and savory preparations. The leaves make a soothing cup of tea. Cinnamon basil contains many vitamins and minerals. It also attracts a wide range of pollinators.
Cinnamon basil thrives in warm, sunny conditions, and needs 8-12 hours of direct sunlight daily. It grows best in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. Consistent moisture is key, but the soil should never become soggy. To encourage lush, bushy growth, pinch off the growing tips of the plant regularly and remove any flowers unless you're growing it for ornamental purposes.
Specs:
Plant Height: 12-24’
2” soil block
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
varies
PLANT SPACING:
8-12".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
SOIL:
Well-drained soil
USES:
edible, fresh foliage, back of bed, accent in borders, containers.
NOTES:
Water Cinnamon basil regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging. Apply a balanced fertilizer or compost every 2-4 weeks to support growth and promote flavorful leaves. Protect plants from pests like aphids and whiteflies using organic pest control methods such as neem oil or insecticidal soap.
HOW TO SAVE SEEDS:
Flower heads mature progressively from the bottom of the stem to the top.
When the bottom seed head starts to turn brown, the stem can be cut and allowed to dry away from direct sun in a well-ventilated area.
Rub dried raceme over a fine wire mesh and winnow off the chaff.
Place chaff in a bowl and carefully swirl contents around. Seeds will gather at the bottom of the bowl.
Tip the bowl so that the chaff can be discarded and blow the rest out carefully.
SEED SOURCE:
*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly
** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website
