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Cinnamon Basil Seeds
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[Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'] Cinnamon basil seeds, a fragrant variety with distinctive spiced aroma, perfect for desserts, beverages and creative culinary applications.
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- Cinnamon Basil
- The Cinnamon Basil Plant
- How to Sow Cinnamon Basil
- How to Grow Cinnamon Basil
- Tips for Cinnamon Basil
- Diseases and Pests of Cinnamon Basil
- Uses and Curiosities of Cinnamon Basil
Cinnamon Basil
Cinnamon basil, also known as Mexican basil and scientifically classified as Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon', is an aromatic variety that combines traditional basil fragrance with an intense and pleasant cinnamon note. This hybrid cultivar is appreciated in Arab and Mexican cuisine for flavouring sweets, chocolate, sorbets and recipes requiring a touch of spice. Its ornamental and aromatic value makes it an excellent choice for both cooks and gardeners.
The Cinnamon Basil Plant
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon' belongs to the Lamiaceae family. The plant is an annual herb with an upright habit, overall similar to Genovese basil but slightly more robust, reaching 60-80 centimetres in height. The leaves are oval, slightly serrated, dark green in colour with purple tones on the stems and veins. The flowers are striking, a beautiful intense pink-purple colour, larger than other basil varieties, and bloom generally between June and September.
How to Sow Cinnamon Basil
Sowing takes place from March to May in a protected seedbed, transplanting seedlings to the field from May onwards, once night temperatures stay steadily above 12°C. Seeds should be covered with a thin layer of soil, keeping the substrate moist: germination occurs in about 7-14 days at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cinnamon basil loves warmth and responds well to transplanting that separates it from spring cold.
How to Grow Cinnamon Basil
Cinnamon basil prefers fresh, well-draining soil that is lightly fertilised, in a sunny position sheltered from the wind. Watering should be regular and balanced according to rainfall, avoiding both waterlogging and excessive drought. It grows best with temperatures above 20°C. Fertilising as soon as flowering begins strengthens the plant and promotes optimal foliage development.
Tips for Cinnamon Basil
To keep the plant bushy and promote greater leaf production, it is recommended to regularly pinch the terminal tips and remove flowers as soon as they bloom. Harvesting should preferably take place in the morning, when the aroma is most concentrated. Leaves are used fresh or dried and stored in airtight jars, thereby maintaining their intense cinnamon fragrance for months.
Diseases and Pests of Cinnamon Basil
Like all basil varieties, cinnamon basil can suffer from downy mildew in conditions of high humidity. Aphids, slugs and spider mites are the main pests. Good airflow around the crop and watering at the base of the plant, avoiding wetting the foliage, remain the best preventive defences. A vigorous and well-tended plant is naturally more resistant to pests.
Uses and Curiosities of Cinnamon Basil
Cinnamon basil is ideal for flavouring chocolate desserts, sorbets, iced beverages and spiced Arab cuisine recipes. Perfect also for making pesto with its characteristic intense colour and unique flavour, or for adding to teas and herbal infusions. It contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds. In Mexico, popular tradition attributed magical properties to this plant and considered it a symbol of luck in business and love.