BASIL-CINNAMON
$3.50
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Ocimum basilicum
Basil is one of the most popular herbs in the world, & no wonder. The delicious scent, & delightful taste makes this one a must-have in any herb garden. These seeds are the preferred culinary type, you’ll have glossy green leaves on handsome plants & they're super-easy to grow. Cinnamon basil seeds are an attractive plant with purple stems & flowers with purple bracts. Leaves are green on top & purple spotted/streaked underneath. Its unique cinnamon taste & aroma makes it wonderful for tea & cooking. Also known as the “Mexican Spice Basil.” Used widely in Vietnam, excellent in different Asian soups, salads & stir-fried dishes. The purple flowers are also edible.
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| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 14 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 60 - 70 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 6 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 25 - 40 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | - |
| pH | 5 - 6.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | 18 - 35 |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 300 - 500 cm (10 - 16 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | All year round |
| Temperature Range | 20 - 32 °C (68 - 90 °F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Perennial |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun / Partial Shade |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise seedlings |
| Soil Type | Well-drained sandy loam |
| Soil pH | 4.5 - 6.5 |
| Soil Temperature | 25 - 30 °C (77 -86 °F) |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds in water for 12–24 hours before sowing |
| Sowing Depth | 1 - 2 cm (0.4 - 0.8 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 3 - 4 meters (10 - 13 feet) |
| Row Spacing | 3 - 4 meters (10 - 13 feet) |
| Watering | Regular watering, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged |
| Germination Time (Days) | 15 - 20 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 2 – 3 years for the first bark harvest, but peak harvest is usually after 4 – 5 years |
| Good Companion Plants | Banana,Clove,Turmeric,Ginger,Allspice,Cardamom,Papaya |
| Bad Companion Plants | Mint,Tomatoes,Corn,Cabbage,Potatoes |
| Pests | Cinnamon Butterfly,Aphids,Scale Insects,Leaf Beetles,Termites |
| Diseases | Root Rot,Leaf Spot,Pink Disease,Wilt Disease,Powdery Mildew |
| Seeds per pack | 215 |
| Min temperature (C) | 20 |
| Max temperature (C) | 32 |
BASIL-CINNAMON
$3.50
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