Chia Plant Seeds - Heirloom Herbal Plant for Home Gardens

Chia is an annual herbaceous plant grown for its small edible seeds and attractive purple-blue flowers. It is suitable for home vegetable gardens, herb gardens, containers, and small planting areas. The plant grows well in full sun with well-drained soil and moderate watering. Chia develops an upright growth habit and performs well in warm growing conditions.

Features

• Annual herbaceous plant
• Produces small edible chia seeds
• Produces attractive purple-blue flowers
• Suitable for home gardens and containers
• Ideal for herb and edible gardens
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Suitable for warm-season planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Salvia hispanica
• Common Name (US): Chia
• Seed Type / Variety: Chia Plant Seeds
• Growth Habit: Upright annual herb
• USDA Zones: 8 to 11, grown as an annual
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 18 to 24°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 90 to 150 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 45 cm