HT Cinnamon Basil seeds 1.5g

HT Cinnamon Basil seeds 1.5g

Overview

HT Cinnamon Basil seeds 1.5g is supplied for home growing. HT Cinnamon Basil Seeds (Ocimum basilicum var. cinnamomum).

Key Features

• Add a unique twist to your herb garden with HT Cinnamon Basil. This aromatic basil variety features attractive violet stems, delicate lavender flowers and fragrant green leaves with a subtle cinnamon flavour. ideal for both sweet and savoury dishes, herbal teas and garnishes, it grows beautifully in pots, containers or garden beds, making it an eye-catching and delicious addition to any home garden.
• Leaf Colour: Green
• Stem Colour: Violet
• Unique basil with a delicate cinnamon flavour.
• Highly aromatic leaves with beautiful violet stems.
• Produces attractive lavender flowers.
• Ideal for sweet and savoury dishes, teas and desserts.
• Ideal for pots, containers and kitchen gardens.
• Easy to grow indoors or outdoors.
• A beautiful edible herb that also attracts pollinators.

Sowing Instructions

• When to Sow.
• Sow indoors from March to July. Seeds can be started in trays before transplanting or sown directly into pots when conditions are warm.
• Sow seeds thinly in a seed tray or flowerpot and cover lightly with compost. Keep the soil warm and evenly moist during germination. Transplant seedlings after approximately 4 weeks, or thin plants slightly if growing directly in containers.

Growing Conditions and Care

• Position: Full Sun

Harvesting and Use

• Harvest Time: August – September
• Grow in a warm, sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly and harvest leaves often to encourage bushy growth. Pinch out flower buds if growing mainly for leaves, or allow the attractive lavender flowers to bloom to attract pollinators.
• Harvest fresh leaves from August to September.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum var. cinnamomum
• Common Name: Cinnamon Basil
• Plant Type: Annual Herb
• Flower Colour: Lavender
• Height: Up to 40 cm
• Suitable For: Pots, containers, windowsills and garden beds
• Contents: Approx. 1.5 grams
• EAN: 8711117100904

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