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.

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !