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Growing Cinnamon Basil in Iowa

Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'

Humid ContinentalZones 4, 5145-175 day season

🏛️ Iowa Growing Overview

Climate
Humid Continental
Primary Zone
Zone 5
Last Frost Range
April 20 - May 15
First Frost Range
September 25 - October 15
Famous Iowa crops: Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Sweet corn, Pumpkins

📍 Zone Suitability in Iowa

✓ Best Zones for Cinnamon Basil

Zone 4135 days

This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 4's 135-day growing season.

Zone 5160 days

This variety matures in 60 days, well within Zone 5's 160-day growing season.

⚠️ Iowa Growing Challenges

⚠️Flooding
⚠️Late spring
⚠️Corn/soybean pests
⚠️Variable weather

✓ Iowa Growing Advantages

✓World-class soil
✓Adequate rainfall
✓Cool nights enhance flavor

📊 Cinnamon Basil Quick Facts

Days to Maturity
60-90
Difficulty
beginner
Season
summer
Type
Heirloom

🎓 Iowa Extension Resources

For local, research-based growing information, visit your state's Cooperative Extension Service:

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📍 View Cinnamon Basil Guide for Other States

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🌱 Other Garlic Varieties for Iowa

African Blue
60-90 days
California Early
240-270 days
California Early (Softneck)
240-270 days
California Late
270-300 days
Chesnok Red
240-270 days
Chesnok Red (Hardneck - Purple Stripe)
240-270 days

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