Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon Bouquet’ — Cinnamon Basil

Description

Cinnamon Bouquet Basil is a warm-season herb with a sweet spice scent. Its green leaves grow on purple stems. Small purple flowers add color in summer.

How to Grow Cinnamon Basil

Grow it in full sun. Give it loose soil that drains well. Keep the soil moist, but not wet. A pot also works well if it has a drain hole.

Pinch the tips often. This helps the plant stay full and make more leaves. Pick leaves before the plant gets too large. You can also let some blooms stay for bees.

Flavor and Kitchen Use

The leaves have a mild basil taste with a warm spice note. Use them fresh in fruit, tea, salads, sauces, or simple summer meals. For a classic basil taste, compare it with Sweet Italian Basil.

If you want a basil with darker stems and a bold garden look, see African Blue Basil. You can also pair Cinnamon Basil with another easy kitchen herb such as Dwarf Fernleaf Dill.

Simple Care

Water when the top of the soil starts to dry. Cut stems just above a pair of leaves. This helps new shoots form. Harvest often while the plant is young and fresh.