From this plant you get the famous Chia seed with numerous properties for health and well-being.
Annual plant up to 1m. Purple and white flowers.
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Average germination (%) | 90 |
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Flower colour | Purple, White |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Non hardy |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Culinary, Flowerbeds, Medicinal, Rock garden |
Seeds per gram | 1000 |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Type | Light |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Direct sowing at 25ºC. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
It likes well-drained and light soils.