Experience the warm, spicy aroma of Cinnamon Basil—an unusual basil variety whose leaves exude cinnamon notes alongside sweet basil flavor.
Grow a Unique Culinary & Fragrant Herb!
Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon’) features glossy green leaves tinged with purple veins and a distinct cinnamon-clove aroma. Perfect for sweet and savory dishes—try in fruit salads, baked goods, teas, or paired with chocolate and citrus in cocktails.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Organic, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Seed Count: 200+ seeds per packet
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Germination Rate: 75–85%
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Germination Time: 7–10 days
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Leaf Flavor: Sweet basil with pronounced cinnamon and clove undertones
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Plant Habit: Upright, 30–45 cm tall; branching habit with purple stems
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Direct or Nursery): February to May
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Transplanting (If Started Indoors): 3–4 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 4–6 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 20 °C – 30 °C
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Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
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Soil: Rich, well-drained loamy soil amended with compost; pH 6.0 – 7.0
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Spacing: 25–30 cm between plants
Why Grow Cinnamon Basil?
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Unique flavor profile: adds warm spice to teas, desserts, salads & cocktails
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Ornamental appeal: contrasting purple stems and veins
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Pollinator-friendly: small white flowers attract bees when in bloom
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Continuous harvest: pinch back regularly to promote bushier growth
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Easy care: ideal for containers, raised beds, and garden borders
View our Basil Planting Guide to learn more.
