CINNAMON BASIL, 1.5g

A high-quality, highly aromatic, and fast-growing annual herb variety that delights gardeners and culinary enthusiasts with its exotic cinnamon scent, generous leaf harvest, and excellent quality. Cinnamon Basil (known worldwide as Cinnamon Basil) is a wonderful and unusual garden treasure, perfectly suited for growing in plastic and glass greenhouses, in sunny beds in open fields, and all year round in pots on kitchen windowsills or in balcony boxes. The plant forms a very strong, bushy, and well-branched shrub with slender, dark green leaves that have attractive purple stems and veins, and in the summer months, it blooms with magnificent, spiky inflorescences in a delicate purple color. Toraf's generous and economical 1.5-gram package guarantees excellent seed quality, high germination energy, and a reliable, aromatic start to the gardening season.

• Gourmet desserts and fruit salads: An exquisite choice for enriching the flavor of strawberry, apple, and other fruit pies, cakes, desserts, and salads, where the hint of cinnamon creates a complete and warm harmony.
• Preparation of exotic drinks and teas: Fresh leaves are a perfect choice for preparing warming autumn teas, iced drinks, summer lemonades, and aromatic cocktails, adding a unique flavor accent.
• Dishes of exotic Asian and Mediterranean cuisine: An excellent herb for flavoring wok dishes, curries, chicken stews, as well as rice and legume dishes, where a sweet-spicy background is desired.
• Terrace and home decoration: Due to the contrasting purple-green leaves and bright flowers, the shrub looks highly aesthetic, making it a wonderful element of interior and balcony design.

• Unique, intense cinnamon and basil aroma: This variety combines the piquancy of classic basil with a strong, warm, and sweet cinnamon scent (due to the high methyl cinnamate content in its essential oils), providing a truly unique culinary experience.
• Generous and economical packaging volume: The 1.5-gram package provides a significant amount of seeds, allowing for planting larger garden areas, sowing basil in several stages, or sharing with other gardening enthusiasts.
• Fast regrowth after regular pruning: The shrub regenerates quickly after pinching new shoots and cutting leaves for culinary needs, growing new side shoots and providing a wavy harvest of greens throughout the summer.
• Expressive and magnificent decorative effect: The purple stems and delicate flowers stand out expressively against the dark green foliage, making this basil a true ornament for the garden or windowsill.
• Excellent seed germination and vigor: Toraf seeds are characterized by high germination energy, ensuring uniform sprouts and dynamic development of young plants already in the seedling phase.

• Product type: Annual herb and ornamental plant seeds.
• Brand: Toraf.
• Culture: Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon').
• Maturation time: A fast-growing annual crop; greens available throughout the summer and all year round (when grown indoors).
• Plant appearance: Bushy, upright shrub with dark green leaves, purple stems, and spike-like purple flowers in mid-summer.
• Height: Average 40 – 50 cm.
• Weight in package: 1.5 grams (large bulk package).

• Sowing and growing seedlings: Since basil is a decidedly heat-loving tropical crop, it is imperative to grow it from seedlings in the Latvian climate. Sowing seeds in pots or seed trays begins in spring – from mid-March to April. Important rule: Sow seeds relatively shallowly, about 0.3–0.5 cm deep, or simply press lightly onto moist soil, as warmth and light are necessary for germination! Constant, high warmth (+22°C to +25°C) and moderate moisture (best to water with a sprayer) must be ensured. Seeds germinate in about 1–2 weeks. When the first true leaves develop on the seedlings, carefully transplant them into individual pots.
• Planting in a permanent location: Hardened young seedlings are planted in greenhouses in mid-May, but in open, sunny beds or outdoor containers – only at the end of May or beginning of June, when the risk of spring night frosts has completely passed and the soil has warmed up well (basil categorically cannot tolerate cold and even minimal frosts). The recommended planting distance in the bed is approximately 25x30 cm.
• Location and soil selection: Cinnamon basil requires the sunniest, warmest, and best-protected spot from gusty winds in the garden, greenhouse, or on the terrace – the more sun and warmth the plant receives, the more pronounced its purple-violet hue and stronger its aroma will be. The soil should be loose, light, rich in organic matter, and with excellent water permeability. The plant cannot tolerate heavy clay and standing moisture.

• Watering and care: Regular, moderate watering with warm, settled water directly at the root in the first half of the day should be ensured, avoiding excessive wetting of the leaves. Golden tip for bushiness: To make the bush as branched and dense as possible, regularly pinch (top) the shoot tips – this will stimulate the growth of new side shoots and delay flowering, keeping the leaves exceptionally tender and juicy.