Cinnamon Basil - Ocimum basilicum
- Naturally produced in the EU
- 99% germination rate
- Large package
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Description
Basil that smells like cinnamon. Cinnamon is a basil variety with a completely different scent profile than classic basil – instead of the sweet-peppery aroma typical of Genovese basil, it offers a distinct cinnamon scent with clove notes. It originates from Thai cuisine, great for teas, desserts, and all dishes where regular basil would be too "Italian".
In brief
- Height: 30–40 cm
- Aroma: distinct cinnamon with a hint of clove
- Sowing under cover: early April
- Sowing outdoors: May
- Harvest: June – September
- Position: sunny
- Difficulty: easy
- Net weight: 0.5 g
What distinguishes this variety
Cinnamon is a basil with dark green leaves slightly tinged with purple and characteristic lilac-purple flower spikes (flowers are decorative and edible). Fully grown, it forms a robust, bushy stem 30–40 cm tall. The cinnamon aroma is released intensely after lightly rubbing a leaf – stronger than in classic Genovese basil.
Step-by-step cultivation
Sowing (early April, under cover): sow seeds into trays at 20–25°C. Germination after 7–14 days.
Pricking out: after the first true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into separate pots.
Planting (second half of May): after frost has passed, outdoors, in pots or balcony boxes in rows every 30 cm.
Care: like other basils – moderate, regular watering and regular pinching of the tips to encourage bushier growth.
Usage
Great for herbal teas (fresh leaves brewed with a slice of lemon), for desserts (addition to crumble, fruit sorbets, compotes), for Thai cuisine (curry, spring rolls, pad thai). The exotic aroma also works well in syrups and tinctures. The leaves are edible and decorative – they look great as a garnish.
Gardener's tip
Cinnamon is best added at the end of cooking or to raw dishes – the cinnamon aroma consists of delicate, volatile compounds that evaporate during long cooking. Fresh leaves dropped into hot tea just before serving will give you a combined sensation of cinnamon and basil in one sip.
Specification
| Latin name | Ocimum basilicum |
|---|---|
| Variety | Cinnamon |
| Aroma | cinnamon-clove |
| Height | 30–40 cm |
| Position | sunny |
| Seasonality | annual plant |
| Sowing time | April (under cover) or May (outdoors) |
| Planting time | second half of May |
| Harvest time | June – September |
| Spacing | rows every 30 cm |
| Net weight | 0.5 g |
| Manufacturer | W. Legutko |
| EAN Code | 5903837501069 |
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