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Cinnamon Basil Seeds

Bring warm spice aroma and beautiful purple-veined foliage to your herb garden with Cinnamon Basil Seeds from Garden Heirloom Seeds. This unique heirloom basil variety combines the classic sweetness of basil with subtle cinnamon notes, making it a favorite for herb gardens, pollinator spaces, teas, and fresh culinary creations. Easy to grow and highly productive, Cinnamon Basil adds beauty, fragrance, and flavor all season long.

History

Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a treasured heirloom herb believed to have originated from traditional basil varieties grown in Mexico and Central America. Known for its spicy cinnamon fragrance and attractive purple stems, this basil has long been valued in kitchen gardens for both ornamental beauty and culinary versatility. Today, gardeners love it for its unique flavor, pollinator-friendly blooms, and dependable growth.

Plant Profile

• Days to Maturity: 60–75 days
• Leaf Size: Medium-sized aromatic leaves
• Plant Size: 18–30 inches tall
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy herb plant
• Color: Green leaves with purple stems and lavender-pink flowers

Flavor Profile

Cinnamon Basil offers a sweet basil flavor layered with warm cinnamon and clove-like spice notes. Its aromatic leaves are excellent for teas, desserts, fruit dishes, fresh salads, and herb blends.

Growth Type & Harvest Yields

• Fast-growing annual herb
• Produces abundant fragrant foliage throughout the growing season
• Continuous harvesting encourages fuller, bushier growth
• Excellent for containers, raised beds, herb gardens, and companion planting

Disease Resistance

Cinnamon Basil is generally vigorous and resilient when grown in warm, well-drained conditions. Proper spacing and airflow help reduce common basil issues such as:

• Powdery mildew
• Leaf spot
• Root rot from overly wet soil

Growing Tips & Planting Dimensions

• Plant in full sun for best flavor and vigorous growth
• Prefers rich, well-draining soil
• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Pinch growing tips regularly to encourage branching
• Remove flower buds if growing primarily for leaf production

Spacing Guidelines

• Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
• Plant Spacing: 10–12 inches apart
• Row Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

When to Plant

Start Cinnamon Basil seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before your last spring frost date, or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed and soil temperatures are consistently warm.

For planting dates by growing zone, visit: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

Good Companion Plants & Mutual Benefits

• Tomatoes – Basil may help improve flavor and attract pollinators
• Peppers – Similar growing conditions make excellent companions
• Marigolds – Help attract beneficial insects to the garden
• Lettuce – Basil can provide light shade during hot weather
• Chamomile – Encourages pollinator activity and biodiversity
• Oregano – Complements herb gardens while maximizing growing space

How to Enjoy

Cinnamon Basil is incredibly versatile in the kitchen and garden:

• Brew into fragrant herbal teas
• Add fresh leaves to salads and fruit dishes
• Use in desserts, syrups, and baked goods
• Garnish cocktails and summer drinks
• Dry leaves for homemade spice blends and potpourri
• Enjoy attractive flowers that attract bees and butterflies

Why Gardeners Love Cinnamon Basil

• Unique sweet-and-spicy cinnamon aroma
• Beautiful purple stems and colorful blooms
• Excellent pollinator-friendly herb
• Easy to grow in containers and gardens
• Productive harvests all season long
• Perfect for culinary and ornamental use

Harvest Tips

Begin harvesting once plants are well established and have several sets of leaves. Snip stems just above a leaf node to encourage new growth. Harvest regularly for tender, flavorful leaves and avoid removing more than one-third of the plant at a time.

For the strongest flavor, harvest in the morning after dew dries but before midday heat.

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Add warm spice flavor and ornamental beauty to your herb garden with Cinnamon Basil Seeds from Garden Heirloom Seeds. Perfect for herb lovers, pollinator gardens, containers, and creative home cooks.