Basil Cinnamon/Rosemary Seeds

Cinnamon Basil
Half-hardy Annual
This distinct variety, originally from Mexico produces lush green foliage and flowering stalks of purple blooms with a cinnamon scent.

Sow Indoors: all year round to grow indoors. Sow from February to May for transplanting outdoors.
Transplant: April - July
Sow Outdoors: May - August
Harvest: January - December

Sow seeds into a tray of good quality free draining compost. Lightly cover with compost or a fine grit and place in a propagator or seal inside a clear bag. This will create humidity to help start germination. Place in a light warm location until seedlings start to emerge, the bag or lid can then be removed but seedlings must be kept warm and away from drafts. Germination can take 14 - 21 days.
Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into larger pots and placed in the kitchen or outdoors. If plants are to be placed outdoors, they must be hardened off by placing them outdoors during the day and bringing them back indoors at night. Repeat for 10-15 days. Plants can be planted into beds and borders but should be protected from slugs and snails.
Seeds can be sown direct outdoors into pots once the risk of frost has passed. Thin seedlings to 30cm apart once they are large enough to handle.
Harvest leaves regularly. Tear rather than chop to help retain the plants aroma. Leaves can be dried or frozen. For a fresh supply of leaves indoors year-round, sow seeds every 12-14 weeks.
Growing height: 45cm

Rosemary
Hardy Perennial
Aromatic and low maintenance, this shrubby evergreen is ideal for a sunny herb garden.

Sow Indoors: February - June
Transplant: once the risk of frost has passed and plants are large enough to handle.
Harvest: January - December

Surface sow seeds into a tray of good quality free draining damp compost, do not cover. Place in a propagator or seal inside a clear bag. This will create humidity to help start germination. Place in a light warm location until seedlings start to emerge, the bag or lid can then be removed but seedlings must be kept warm and away from drafts. Germination can take 14 - 21 days.
Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into larger pots and placed in the kitchen or outdoors. If plants are to be placed outdoors, they must be hardened off by placing them outdoors during the day and bringing them back indoors at night. Repeat for 10-15 days. Plants can be planted into beds, borders or containers.
Harvest stems regularly. Tear rather than chop to help retain the plants aroma. Stems can be dried or frozen.
Growing height: 150cm