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Vegetable Seeds
Chia Seeds
"Popular component of the health food game"Sun: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 110 Days
Plant Height: 3 ft. - 4 ft.
Summary
Chia is an annual herb that is known as a superfood. Plants are 3 to 4 feet tall with bright green leaves and lavender to blue flowers. Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Young leaves and sprouts are edible along with the seeds. Chia is grown commercially for its seeds; seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. It is known as a superfood because it is packed full of nutritional benefits. Chia seeds can be consumed raw or put into smoothies, cereals, yogurt, and bread.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Salvia hispanica
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Spring
- Features: Heirloom, Culinary, Medicinal, Indoor, Outdoor
- Plant Height: 3-4 feet
- Days to Maturity: 110 days
- Plant Spacing: 12 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 8, 9, 10, 11