Days to Germination: 7-21
Days To Harvest:  85
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Spacing, Row: 18 inches
Spacing, Plant: 8-10 inches
Light:  Full Sun

SOW in a location with full sun outdoors after all danger of frost and when it is warm.  Basil can be planted outside from early-spring through mid-summer.  (For earlier plants start seeds indoors in flats 4 to 6 weeks before last frost and set plants outside when it is warm, after all danger of frost.)  Leave about 18 inches between rows or use in group plantings.  Cover seed with 1/8 inch fine soil. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.

THINNING & TRANSPLANTING Thin or transplant when at least 2 inches tall to approximately 8-10 inches apart.  Indoors, transplant seedlings to individual pots and set plants outside when it is warm and after all danger of frost.

HARVEST:  Harvest leaves continually to encourage new growth.   Use pruned leaves or harvested plants fresh or dry them in a warm, airy place. When dry, remove leaves from stems and seat leaves in an airtight jar or bottle.

SUGGESTIONS:  Pinch back plants to encourage bushiness, discourage flowering and to use the pruned leaves.  They grow quickly and yield well when seeded thickly into moderately rich, moist soil in full sun.  Grows best in full sun.

BASIL, Cinnamon
Ocimum basilicum

ANNUAL. Cinnamon flavor and fragrance. Sweet, spicy cinnamon flavored Basil, native to Mexico. Its growth is similar to regular basil with distinctive purple/violet stems and flowers and 2 inch long green leaves. Sweet, very strong cinnamon scent is popular in herbal tea and potpourri. It is ideal for seasoning desserts or other sweet dishes and is used in sauces and salads. Add to cut flower bouquets for its wonderful aroma. Combine with Italian basil for a flavorful variation to your favorite recipes. They grow quickly and yield well. Height is 26-30 inches. Approximately 85 days to maturity. Grows best in full sun.