Cinnamon is part of the Ocimum genus and is a Basil variety. Its scientific name is Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'. Blooms appear in these approximate colours: Lavender purple and Purple Heart. Leaves appear approximately as a Dark olive green and Dartmouth green colour.
Cinnamon Basil contains significant amounts of a chemical called “cinnamate” – this a compound that also found in cinnamon and gives it its distinctive smell. This herb is great for growing for culinary use as the combination of cinnamon and basil flavouring makes it an interesting addition to drinks and other dishes.
Has small to medium sized leaves and produces tiny pretty white and purple flowers in the summer as it matures.A type of Herb, it mainly grows as an Annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Cinnamon is known for growing with a forb-like habit to a height of approximately 45.0 cm (that's 1.46 feet in imperial).
India is believed to be where Cinnamon originates from.
Cinnamon Basil is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.
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How to grow Basil 'Cinnamon'
Pinch terminal shoots to encourage branching.
Harvest leaves before flowering occurs, or they will be bitter.
Growing Cinnamon from seed
Cover with finely sieved compost.Look to ensure a distance 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.12 inches (0.3 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cinnamon about 20 days before your last frost date.
Plant out when frost risk has passed.Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Cinnamon is a half hardy plant.
By our calculations, you should look at planting out Cinnamon about 21 days after your last frost date.
Basil 'Cinnamon' information
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The word basil means “king” in Greek – it is believed to have grown above the spot where St. Constantine and Helen discovered the Holy Cross.
Jewish folklore says that basil adds strength while fasting.
Cinamon basil, Cinamin basil
11 Feb 2012
09 Aug 2011
productive and strong flavored. leaves are a bit tougher than regular basil, not so good in salad and sandwiches, but hold up well in stirfry and are wonderful in pesto or in tomato sauce.
16 Jul 2011
Not really a cinnamon taste but a spicier flavor than sweet basil
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