Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon’
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Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon’, Cinnamon Basil
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Ocimum
Clusters of small pink/mauve tubular flowers. Dark purple/brown stems. Olive green/brown, oval pointed, slightly serrated, highly aromatic leaves, Culinary; lovely in stir fry dishes and for making marinades.
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Characteristics:
Cinnamon Basil can be seen at the herb farm in Jekka’s Herbetum and is available to buy as both herb plants and online as herb seeds.
Details
Growing
• Indoor Sowing: In late spring, into prepared plug trays or pots, cover with perlite. Bottom heat, 18°C, aids germination. Only water seedlings before midday.
Outdoor In early summer, sow into a rich well-drained soil, in a sheltered, sunny position. Thin
• Outdoor Sowing:
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