Cinnamon Basil Seeds

Warm spice meets sweet basil—aromatic, uplifting, and incredibly versatile.

Add a cozy note of sweetness and spice to your garden with Cinnamon Basil, a unique and wonderfully fragrant basil variety treasured for its warm, cinnamon‑like aroma and subtly sweet flavour. Featuring deep green leaves, purple stems, and delicate pink blooms, this basil is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for teas, desserts, salads, fruit pairings, stir‑fries, potpourri, and ornamental borders, Cinnamon Basil brings a touch of magic to both kitchen and garden.

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Why You’ll Love Cinnamon Basil

• Distinct cinnamon‑sweet fragrance unlike any other basil
• Purple stems and pink flowers add ornamental beauty
• Perfect for teas, baked goods, fruit salads, cocktails, and curries
• Pollinator‑friendly, attracting bees and butterflies
• Fast‑growing and highly productive in warm weather

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Planting & Growing Guide

Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours)
Soil temperature: ≥ 21–24 °C for ideal germination
Sow depth: ¼ in
Spacing: 8–12 in between plants; 12–18 in between rows
Mature height: 18–24 in
Watering: Moderate—keep soil evenly moist and warm
Fertilizer: Light feeding; excessive nitrogen reduces flavor intensity
Days to maturity: 60–70 days

How to Start Indoors

Sow 4–6 weeks before last frost at 21–24 °C. Provide bright light and good airflow. Transplant after hardening off when nights stay warm.

How to Sow Outdoors

After frost risk passes and soil warms, sow ¼ in deep. Thin to 8–12 in for thick, leafy plants with strong fragrance.

Harvest Tip

Pinch stems early and often—especially when plants reach 6–8 in tall—to encourage branching, prolong harvest, and amplify aroma.

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Container Growing

Use a pot ≥8–10 in deep (5–10 L). Warm, sunny patios and balconies bring out its fullest flavour and fragrance.

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Product Highlights (Quick Scan)

• Unique cinnamon‑spiced basil flavour
• Lovely purple stems and pink blooms
• Ideal for teas, desserts, salads, and aromatics
• Compact and highly productive
• Attracts pollinators and doubles as an ornamental herb

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What to Expect

Cinnamon Basil grows quickly into a lush, fragrant mound covered with aromatic leaves and soft pink flowers. With regular pinching and plenty of sun, expect non‑stop harvests for summer teas, desserts, and beautifully scented dishes.