Chia seed
SpeciesSalvia hispanica
Also called chía, chia
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourcefrom Salvia · “Salvias are most often perennials but can be annuals as well.” — 33 Popular Types of Salvia Plants to Grow
“These plants thrive in temperatures between 60°F and 80°F.” — The Ultimate Guide to Growing a Chia Seed Plant Indoors - thegreenserenity
“A chia seed plant needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.” — The Ultimate Guide to Growing a Chia Seed Plant Indoors - thegreenserenity
“Water, warmth, and air are essential ingredients in the recipe for successful germination” — How Long Do Chia Seeds Take To Grow? Planting To Harvest Guide - ThriveoGarden
from Salvia · “USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–11 (grown as an annual elsewhere)” — 33 Popular Types of Salvia Plants to Grow
“Once the seedlings are a couple of inches tall, thin them out so they are about 4 to 6 inches apart.” — The Ultimate Guide to Growing a Chia Seed Plant Indoors - thegreenserenity
from Salvia · “SVI 1000 Blue Sage Seeds for Planting (Salvia farinacea)…” — Special Requirements For Growing Salvia Indoors: Light, Soil, And Care Tips | ShunCy
from Salvia · “Deadhead flowers in midsummer when they fade and become brown to encourage more blooms.” — 33 Popular Types of Salvia Plants to Grow
“This gives you a sustainable supply of those tiny, nutrient-dense seeds.” — The Ultimate Guide to Growing a Chia Seed Plant Indoors - thegreenserenity
from Salvia · “The only pests that can pose a problem are aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies.” — 33 Popular Types of Salvia Plants to Grow
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Chia seed
- Fact sheet: 7 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian