Mexican Basil / Cinnamon Basil 'Cinnamon' (Ocimum basilicum)
€3,95 EUR
Unit price perEstimated delivery between 16 January and 23 January.
SEEDS (50pcs/bag)
Common names: Mexican Basil, Cinnamon Basil, Mexican Spice Basil, Cinnamon Basil
Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum
Family: Lamiaceae
Plant history & use:
Mexican Basil, or Cinnamon Basil as it is also called, is only faintly reminiscent of the Italian basil we commonly consume in Europe. Its sweet, warm flavor bouquet is complex and particularly reminiscent of cinnamon and anise. Considered by some to be one of the most fragrant basil plants.
Mexican Basil has glossy, deep green leaves that turn reddish at the tips when ripe and develop dark cinnamon-colored stems over time. Its warm, sweet cinnamon-anise flavor is especially pleasant in ham and pork dishes; apple pie, pumpkin pie and other desserts; applesauce/mashed potatoes and even kombucha.
Often added to hot drinks and often paired with fresh fruit.
Mexican Basil goes well with Mexican, Asian and sweet dishes. For example, a dish with rice and spicy chicken or spicy vegetables. You can also chop the basil and mix with cucumber. Use the cucumber-basil mixture as a topping for, for example, chickpea patties.
The violet flower heads make an exciting garnish or a flavorful addition to salads. Add frozen basil leaves to soups or sauces.
You can add Mexican Basil to most recipes that include some type of basil, just experiment!
Also placed in mixed plantings to repel insect pests.
Culture:
This variety reaches up to about 80 cm in height. Prefers humus-rich and airy soils in warm, sunny, sheltered places. If the previous requirements are met, it is also important to water a lot - then the basil grows quickly. Does not like windy locations.
Harvest the leaves and stems from the top of the plant and pinch off the edible flower buds as they emerge, as this prevents the leaves from becoming bitter and signals the plant to branch out and grow more leaves, creating a dense and bushy plant.
Frost sensitive. Move indoors during the winter months to grow as perennial basil. If you place it under a grow light it will do fine throughout the winter months, and then move outside when the heat returns.
The Mexican Basil is a perennial in USDA zones 9-11, otherwise an annual. After a rough translation to our Swedish growing zone system, we see that the absolute warmest parts of our country are USDA zones 7-8, which suggests that it is unlikely to thrive outdoors year-round in our climate.
Sowing:
Sow indoors in pots from mid-March or directly outdoors from mid-May. Basil is an easy-to-germinate plant. Therefore, simply scatter the seeds on the moist soil and press them down gently so that they make good contact with the soil surface. Do not cover with soil.
To preserve moisture, cover the seeds with plastic wrap or a plastic bag with air holes. Then place the seeds in a warm place with good drainage and leave until the seeds have germinated. It usually takes between 5-15 days for the seeds to germinate.
Features :
Annuality: Perennial in warmer climates, otherwise annual
Growing position: sun
Height: 30-80 cm
Germination time: 5-15 days
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Mexican Basil / Cinnamon Basil 'Cinnamon' (Ocimum basilicum)
€3,95 EUR
Unit price perExpected delivery date: 16 January to 23 January.
Applies to orders within Sweden. For other countries - see our delivery terms .
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€3,95 EUR
Unit price perSEEDS (50pcs/bag)
Common names: Mexican Basil, Cinnamon Basil, Mexican Spice Basil, Cinnamon Basil
Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum
Family: Lamiaceae
Plant history & use:
Mexican Basil, or Cinnamon Basil as it is also called, is only faintly reminiscent of the Italian basil we commonly consume in Europe. Its sweet, warm flavor bouquet is complex and particularly reminiscent of cinnamon and anise. Considered by some to be one of the most fragrant basil plants.
Mexican Basil has glossy, deep green leaves that turn reddish at the tips when ripe and develop dark cinnamon-colored stems over time. Its warm, sweet cinnamon-anise flavor is especially pleasant in ham and pork dishes; apple pie, pumpkin pie and other desserts; applesauce/mashed potatoes and even kombucha.
Often added to hot drinks and often paired with fresh fruit.
Mexican Basil goes well with Mexican, Asian and sweet dishes. For example, a dish with rice and spicy chicken or spicy vegetables. You can also chop the basil and mix with cucumber. Use the cucumber-basil mixture as a topping for, for example, chickpea patties.
The violet flower heads make an exciting garnish or a flavorful addition to salads. Add frozen basil leaves to soups or sauces.
You can add Mexican Basil to most recipes that include some type of basil, just experiment!
Also placed in mixed plantings to repel insect pests.
Culture:
This variety reaches up to about 80 cm in height. Prefers humus-rich and airy soils in warm, sunny, sheltered places. If the previous requirements are met, it is also important to water a lot - then the basil grows quickly. Does not like windy locations.
Harvest the leaves and stems from the top of the plant and pinch off the edible flower buds as they emerge, as this prevents the leaves from becoming bitter and signals the plant to branch out and grow more leaves, creating a dense and bushy plant.
Frost sensitive. Move indoors during the winter months to grow as perennial basil. If you place it under a grow light it will do fine throughout the winter months, and then move outside when the heat returns.
The Mexican Basil is a perennial in USDA zones 9-11, otherwise an annual. After a rough translation to our Swedish growing zone system, we see that the absolute warmest parts of our country are USDA zones 7-8, which suggests that it is unlikely to thrive outdoors year-round in our climate.
Sowing:
Sow indoors in pots from mid-March or directly outdoors from mid-May. Basil is an easy-to-germinate plant. Therefore, simply scatter the seeds on the moist soil and press them down gently so that they make good contact with the soil surface. Do not cover with soil.
To preserve moisture, cover the seeds with plastic wrap or a plastic bag with air holes. Then place the seeds in a warm place with good drainage and leave until the seeds have germinated. It usually takes between 5-15 days for the seeds to germinate.
Features :
Annuality: Perennial in warmer climates, otherwise annual
Growing position: sun
Height: 30-80 cm
Germination time: 5-15 days
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