This Organic Cinnamon Basil has a strong aroma of cinnamon, with a unique zesty flavor which is fantastic in tea or even used as potpourri. Its sweet and spicy!
This is a fast growing type of basil.
Seed Count: .540mg Approximately 350 seeds
Hardiness Zone: 3-10
Sow seed: in sunny location after the danger of frost.
Direct sow or start indoors
Maturity: 60-90 days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Plant Spacing: 10 inches
Full Sun
Average watering needs
Companion Plants: Tomatoes, Peppers, & Thyme
Pest Deterring: Marigolds
If the plant is left unpruned, the cinnamon basil turns into an attractive flowering plant with lavender-pink blooms.
Cinnamon basil can be pruned short for small containers and small spaces.
It has pest-repellent properties which also makes it an excellent companion plant.
Can be started indoors and set out after last frost.
TIP: Quickly remove flowers to prolong the harvest
Pinch back plants to encourage bushy growth.
You can preserve the leaves in loose bunches or add whole to oils.
