Mexican Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum) seeds
- This basil variety is only faintly reminiscent of the classic basil of the Italian kitchen as its flavour is more reminiscent of cinnamon and anise with a certain tanginess.
- Contents: Approx. 250 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.29
Product number: OCI04 GTIN: 4250601203270
Description
Mexican basil is only faintly reminiscent of the well-known Italian basil varieties. Its sweet, warm bouquet is very complex and especially reminds of cinnamon and anise. Mexican basil also perfectly suits sweet dishes.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Lamiaceae |
| Characteristics | Needs light to germinate, Not winter-hardy |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, September |
| Main harvest | August, July, September |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Germination time | 1-2 weeks |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 10 cm |
| Good companion plants | Chard, Cucumber, Fennel, Tomatoes, Zucchini |
| Bad companion plants | Melisse, Sage, Savory, Thyme |
Sowing and care
- Sowing indoors in pots from mid-March or directly outdoors from mid-May. Basil is a light germinator. Therefore, only scatter the seeds onto the moist soil and press them onto it gently.
- Basil is very frost-sensitive and, therefore, only annual in our climate zone.
- This variety reaches up to approx. 20-30cm in height.
- Basil prefers warm, humus-rich, loose, sandy soils and sunny locations. It doesn't like windy locations
- Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
Other names
Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
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