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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| Harvest |
| 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.