Cinnamon basil | Ocimum basilicum Cinnamon

Cinnamon basil | Ocimum basilicum Cinnamon is a Mexican-originated twist on a popular garden herb. Its unique combination of light cinnamon and anise flavors make it a staple in Mexican cuisine recipes and applications. You can also enjoy the soothing taste of this basil in fruit salads, desserts, and savory dishes, as well as through a comforting cup of tea. In addition to its delicious taste, Cinnamon basil is rich in vitamins and minerals and is known to attract a diverse array of pollinators.

• From sowing to flowering: 65 days
• Indoor/greenhouse sowing: from March onwards
• Germination: 5-10 days, 21°C
• Sowing depth: 2 mm, cover with a small layer of vermiculite or soil,  light is necessary for germination
• Height: 40 cm
• Planting location: sunny, well-drained, rich soil
• For pollinators: like, useful
• Withstands: cold
• Application: cut flower (flowers - lavender pink) or as a medicinal plant, culinary herb