Jul 25, 2024 · Get tips on growing chia plants (Salvia hispanica) from seeds, caring for the plants, and harvesting these tiny, nutritionally-packed seeds.

Feb 14, 2025 · Whether you want to grow sprouts to add to your salad or you want to harvest mature chia seeds, here is how to grow a chia plant from seed. Chia plants are cold-sensitive annuals native to Central America. They grow best in warm climates, such as the southeastern U.S. or USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Chia are pretty plants with delicate tube-like purple and white flowers on tall spikes. They belong to the mint family. This herb is native to Mexico and Guatemala. The plants get about 5 feet tall. Chia performs well in USDA zones 8 to 12. Frost kills immature plants and may prevent flowering on mature plants.

Apr 12, 2021 · Chia (Salvia hispanica) is a member of the Lamiaceae, or mint, family. Adding chia to your plantings provides a valuable nectar source for bees and butterflies. These herbaceous hardy annuals grow to 3 feet tall (91 cm.). They have thick, dark green leaves that are wrinkled and deeply lobed.

Aug 14, 2024 · Chia flowers are lovely, and chia plants grow in a wide array of conditions. They have virtually no pests or diseases and a long growing season, allowing you to enjoy the leaves and flowers of this lovely plant for longer than you may expect.

Aug 24, 2020 · Chia seeds are a versatile superfood that can be used in a variety of recipes. Grow your own chia seeds at home with our tips for growing a chia plant.

Growing a chia plant is very easy as it tolerates various soil and climatic conditions. The plant is very hardy and grows even in dry areas like California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It is hardy from USDA Zones 9-12. With sufficient light, the plant can be grown indoors too. As chia seeds fall off the plant, they naturally promote new growth.

Jul 25, 2024 · Learn How to Grow Chia Seeds Plants at home to enjoy its nutrient-rich seeds in your diet organically. Growing it is similar to other sage family plants!

Aug 9, 2024 · Whether they plant black, white, or brown chia seeds from whichever packet of chia they have in their cupboards makes no real difference. This article breaks down how to grow the chia plant at home. It's easy!

Ruellia 'Chi Chi' is a dynamite ruellia discovered in Texas...a seedling selection of Ruellia brittoniana from plant guru Scott Ogden. The narrow, dark green foliage clothes the 2' tall stem, topped with 1" pink petunia-like flowers, from early summer through fall.