Chia (Salvia hispanica) organic seeds

Lushly blooming, Mexican, annual sage variety, whose seeds are known as superfood.
Contents: Approx. 700 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

€2.49

Product number: SAL06-BIO GTIN: 4251420505767

Description

Chia is a lush, annual sage variety and its seeds are known as a superfood. They contain a high content of omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for the body. The other option would be to eat fish, which is why the plant and its seeds are especially interesting for vegetarians and vegans. Furthermore, flaxseeds would be an alternative.

Other than garden sage, chia can reach 175cm in only one vegetation period. This sage variety originates from Mexico and South America. It, therefore, loves very sunny locations and tropical temperatures.

Plant type	Container plant, Summer flower
Use	Herb/spice plant, Ornamental plant, Vegetable
Lifecycle	Annual
Species	Lamiaceae
Region of origin	Central America, Mexico, South America
Characteristics	Food for bees, Needs light to germinate, Short-day plant
Eventual height	1-3 m
Flower colour	Blue
Flowering months	September
Winter hardiness zones	11 (4 bis 10 °C)

When to sow outdoors	June, May
Sowing depth	0 cm
Germination temperature	18-24° C
Germination time	1-2 weeks
Climate	Dry, Subtropical, Tropical
Soil type	Dry, Free-draining, Fresh, Low nutrient levels
Sunlight	Full sun
Water requirement	Medium
Planting distance	40 cm

Sowing and care

Annual tropical plant. Pre-culture indoors at approx. +20-24°C. Sprinkle seeds only on the substrate and press lightly. Germination in approx. 7-14 days. Loves sunny, rather dry and warm places.

Other names

Botanical name: Salvia hispanica

German: Mexikanische Chia

English: Chia

French: Chia

Italian: Chia

Spanish: Chía

Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | 93055 Regensburg, Germany | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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