Cinnamon-scented basil — olive-green purple-veined leaves, pink flowers, for fruit desserts.
Cinnamon-scented basil is an exotic kitchen treat. The leaves are olive green with purple veining, the flowers pink. The whole plant smells of cinnamon — unusual and magical. Remove flowers for denser foliage.
Growing
Sow in February–August. Row spacing 25 cm, plant spacing 20 cm, sowing depth 0.2 cm.
Fruit salad, apple-cinnamon desserts, exotic sauces. A truly unique herb.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cycleAnnual
Plant height (cm)40 cm
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)July, September
Row spacing (cm)25 cm
Plant spacing (cm)20 cm
Sowing timeFebruary, March, April, June, July, August
Planting timeMay, July
Sowing depth (cm)0.2 cm
Seeds per gram600-803
Avg. germination time (days)15-20 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)15-23 °C