Below is a list of all known varietals for Cinnamon. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.
Varietal Name | Description | Soil Texture | pH Range | Organic Matter | Salinity Level | Hardiness Zone | Humidity | Water (in/wk) |
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Burmese Cinnamon | A less common variety of cassia cinnamon from Myanmar, featuring a strong, earthy flavor. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 12A | High | |
Cassia Cinnamon | A more common variety with a strong, spicy flavor, often found in the United States and Asia. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 12A | High | |
Ceylon Cinnamon | Known as "true" cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon has a delicate, sweet flavor and is native to Sri Lanka. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 12A | High | |
Chinese Cinnamon | Also known as Chinese cassia, this cinnamon has a robust, warm flavor profile and is widely used in Chinese cuisine. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 12A | High | |
Indian Cinnamon | Native to India, this variety offers a gentle, aromatic flavor and is used in traditional Indian dishes and spice blends. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 12A | High | |
Indonesian Cinnamon | This variety, known for its smooth, mild flavor, is one of the most commonly produced cinnamons globally. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 12A | High | |
Java Cinnamon | A milder cassia variant from Indonesia, with a slight hint of sweetness and earthy undertones, commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 12A | High | |
Korintje Cinnamon | A variety of cassia cinnamon from Indonesia, known for its mild flavor and affordability. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 12A | High | |
Madagascar Cinnamon | An aromatic and slightly spicy cinnamon variety native to Madagascar, known for its mild sweetness. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 12A | High | |
Malabar Cinnamon | A rarer variety from India with a unique, mildly sweet, and earthy flavor, often used in specialty dishes. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 12A | High | |
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon | Grown without pesticides, this Ceylon variety offers a pure, delicate flavor preferred for its health benefits. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 12A | High | |
Royal Cinnamon | A high-quality Saigon cinnamon with an exceptionally strong, spicy-sweet flavor, typically sourced from Vietnam. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 12A | High | |
Saigon Cinnamon | Also known as Vietnamese cinnamon, this variety has a bold, intense flavor and high cinnamaldehyde content. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 12A | High | |
Wild Ceylon Cinnamon | A naturally grown, non-cultivated variety of Ceylon cinnamon known for its intense fragrance and complexity. | Loamy Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 2 - 4 | 12A | High |