Chia – 250 Seeds

Grow your own superfood with our heirloom Chia seeds. This ancient plant, a member of the mint family, is famous for its small but incredibly nutritious seeds, which are packed with fiber, protein, and Omega-3 fatty acids. The plant itself is beautiful and easy to grow, with attractive foliage and lovely spikes of purple flowers that are a favorite of pollinators. This is a fun and rewarding plant for any gardener looking to grow their own healthy pantry staples. What you'll love The reward of growing and harvesting your own nutritious chia seeds. A beautiful ornamental plant with spikes of purple flowers that bees love. A versatile seed for making puddings, adding to smoothies, or using in baking. A very easy-to-grow and drought-tolerant plant for sunny gardens. Seed details Plant Name: Chia (Salvia hispanica) Seed Quantity: Approx. 250 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Annual Height: 3-4 feet Days to Maturity: 120-180 days USDA Zone: 8-12 Origin: American Grown Growing instructions Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm. Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Soil: Prefers light, well-draining soil. Harvest: Harvest seed heads when most of the flower petals have fallen off and the heads are dry.   Hey, you. We're committed to giving you the best stuff out there, and sometimes that means we find other cool people making awesome things. It's like we're the best matchmakers for your self-care routine. This product is from one of those super rad, small businesses that we’ve vetted and love. But since they're the experts, they'll be shipping it directly to you. So, don't be shocked when this little gem arrives in its own separate package, all by its lonesome. It's just a special delivery from a friend of the family!