{"product_id":"cinnamon-basil-seeds","title":"Cinnamon Basil Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCinnamon basil (\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cinnamon') is a fragrant Thai-type basil prized for its warm, spicy-sweet aroma reminiscent of cinnamon. These non-GMO cinnamon basil seeds grow into upright plants with glossy green leaves and eye-catching purple stems and flower spikes. It brings a distinctive spiced note to both the kitchen and the ornamental herb garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for cooks who love bold, aromatic herbs and gardeners who want an attractive, pollinator-friendly basil that stands out from the usual sweet types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost, or sow directly once soil is warm and nights stay above 50°F. Sow 1\/4 inch deep, spacing plants 10–12 inches apart in full sun (6+ hours). Basil is frost-sensitive and thrives in USDA zones 4–10 as a warm-season annual. Keep soil evenly moist and pinch tops to encourage bushy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaves are ready to pick in about 60–75 days from sowing. Harvest by pinching sprigs from the top just above a leaf pair, which keeps plants productive. Regular harvesting and removing flower buds prolongs tender leaf production all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCinnamon basil adds a warm, spiced fragrance to Thai and Southeast Asian dishes, fruit salads, teas, baked goods, and infused syrups. The purple-tinged flower spikes also make a lovely cut accent and draw bees and other pollinators to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012854374607,"sku":"ORIHBC_05_05","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Cinnamon-Basil-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266947349.png?v=1783463354","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/cinnamon-basil-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}