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flight's Cinnamon Basil

Plant: Basil (Ocimum basilicum) | Variety: Cinnamon | 2 | Very Happy

Care instructions for Cinnamon Basil

Specific Variety / Cultivar Information for Cinnamon Pencil

These instructions are for this specific cultivar / variety.

How to keep Cinnamon happy

Pinch terminal shoots to encourage branching.
Harvest leaves before flowering occurs, or they will be bitter.

How to sow and germinate Cinnamon

Cover with finely sieved compost.

How to transplant Cinnamon

Plant out when frost risk has passed.

How long does Cinnamon take to grow?

These estimates for how long Basil 'Cinnamon' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

How to harvest Basil

Companion plants for Basil

These plants will grow well with Basil:

chamomile, anise

Repellent plants for Basil

These plants will not grow well with Basil so avoid planting these within close proximity:

common rue, sage

Common Basil pests

These pests are known to attack Basil plants:

Common Basil diseases & problems

These problems and diseases are known to effect Basil plants:

When should I sow or plant Cinnamon?

These estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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