Description
Chia- Black
Salvia hispanica
- Fast growing
- Sprouts and microgreens
- Very nutritious
Annual flowering plant growing to 150cm. Plants are upright with green leaves and produce clusters of white or purple flowers followed by masses of edible seeds. Native to Mexico and Guatemala. Most commonly grown for it's edible seeds which are very nutritious and have numerous culinary uses; can be used raw, soaked or cooked. If growing to maturity Chia is best grown in warm climates. Also known as Mexican Chia.
Chia can also be grown as a sprout(4 days) or microgreen(10-15 days) in any climate.
Because of it's fast germination and rapid growth Chia is also often used in ornamental or novelty gardening projects, ie: Chia pets or fairy gardens.
Culinary use
Seeds per gram: 750
Product code: X-044-P
Best Months to Plant
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| Arid |
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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| Sowing Depth | 3mm |
| Season | Spring and summer |
| Germination | 1-4 days @ 20-22°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 30cm |
| Plant Height | 150cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 120 days |
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How To Grow
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
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| VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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| Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 | |
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Ratings & Reviews
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I grow this to fill the barren spots and corners. it grows quick and easy I just love it.
