Basil ‘Cinnamon’
Ocimum basilicum
Description
The unforgettable scent of this longtime favorite makes it a wonderful addition to summer bouquets. One of the most fragrant, abundant, and easy-to-grow summer foliage plants, basil ‘Cinnamon’ is a lovely variety featuring dark purple flowers atop green leaves and chocolate-colored stems.
Details
Height: 26 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 65 to 70 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: when 8 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Basil is very sensitive to cold; wait until the weather has warmed to transplant out.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
The unforgettable scent of this longtime favorite makes it a wonderful addition to summer bouquets. One of the most fragrant, abundant, and easy-to-grow summer foliage plants, basil ‘Cinnamon’ is a lovely variety featuring dark purple flowers atop green leaves and chocolate-colored stems.
Details
Height: 26 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 65 to 70 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: when 8 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Basil is very sensitive to cold; wait until the weather has warmed to transplant out.
Harvesting/Vase Life
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How to Grow
How to Grow
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