Cinnamon Basil Seeds - Herb Garden Annual Full Sun to Partial Shade Zone 3 - 11 Days to Maturity: 60 (leaves), 90 (seeds) Days to Germination: 7 - 14 Soil: Rich, well-drained Water: Basil plants shouldn’t be left to dry out, keep moist without drenching Cinnamon Basil Herb is a sweet basil that has been used medicinally for centuries. It is one of the most popular sweet basil cultivars to grow with a bold spicy scent & warm, sweet flavor. Often cooked added in Thai cooking or used as a garnish, it is also delicious all on its own. Easy to grow, Cinnamon Basil will thrive in full sun to part shade & does well in containers - keep moist & warm in a sunny spot. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open Pollinated Quantity: 500 seeds Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Planting Depth: 1/4 Plant Spacing: 8 - 18 Height: 18 - 30 Tall Indoor Sow: 6 - 8 weeks before last frost in a seed starting kit & keep warm approx 70F Direct Sow: after danger of last frost & soil temps are at least 60F, plant 1/4 deep direct in garden or in container pots Harvest: Pick early in the morning for highest oil content throughout the season, pinch off flowering tops to keep the plant continuously generating new basil leaves to enjoy. Do not let the plant flower - it will ruin the flavor of the basil. in late summer, before the first frost you can let the plants flower & harvest the seeds. Can be dried, cut whole stems, tie loosely together in small bunches & hang to dry (can also be frozen) INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: Phytosanitary Certificate Required for Orders Going to Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore & Taiwan. Please Add Phytosanitary Certificate to your cart when purchasing your order. It is your responsibility to understand any applicable import requirements & restrictions for your country. For more information please contact the destination country’s Department of Agriculture or equivalent ministry. Not responsible for items that do not make it through customs. Cinnamon Basil Seeds, 500 Seeds // Heirloom, Non-Gmo, Open Pollinated, Herb Garden, Ocimum Basilicum