Basil 'Cinnamon'

Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon’)

Cinnamon Basil offers a warm, subtly sweet flavor with distinctive spicy-cinnamon undertones. Its slender, green leaves and purple stems create a lighter, elegant appearance, making it a gentler alternative to Aromatto or Dark Opal basil. This refined herb is perfect for teas, syrups, baked goods, and savory dishes alike.

In the garden or vase, Cinnamon Basil works beautifully as a filler or accent, adding delicate texture and a hint of fragrance to bouquets and floral arrangements. Its edible flowers are an added bonus for culinary or decorative use.

Thrives in full sun. Pinch frequently to encourage bushy growth and delay flowering for a longer harvest of both leaves and blooms.

DETAILS:

QTY: 200

TYPE: Annual

SITE: Full Sun

DEPTH: 1/4 - 1/8”

GERMINATION: 5-10 days at 18-21°C

HEIGHT: 26 - 30” Support may be necessary.

MATURITY: 60 - 65 Days

SPACING: 4 - 8”

PINCH: Yes 

HOW TO GROW:
Direct Seed (recommended): Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring after the last frost, once the soil has warmed. Sow 2–3 seeds per inch in rows 18" apart. Firm the soil over the seeds. No thinning is required, but spacing plants to 4–8" apart will encourage healthy, full plants.

Transplant (alternative): Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before you plan to plant them outdoors. Sow seeds ¼" deep and maintain a temperature of 21∘C for optimal germination. Transplant when seedlings have 3–4 sets of leaves.

Pinching: Pinch basil plants early and often to encourage a bushy habit and prevent flowering. Pinching the central stem above a set of leaves will encourage new growth from the sides.

Soil Preference and Watering: Basil prefers full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering.

Fertilizing: Amending the soil with compost before planting is sufficient. If growth seems slow, a light application of a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer can be used.

Harvesting: For culinary use, harvest leaves as needed. For cut flower and filler use, harvest basil stems when the foliage is firm and the plant has developed flower spikes. Cut in the early morning or late evening and immediately place in a vase of water.