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
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Plant Name: Chia (Salvia hispanica)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 250 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Annual
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Height: 3-4 feet
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Days to Maturity: 120-180 days
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USDA Zone: 8-12
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm.
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Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
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Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun.
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Soil: Prefers light, well-draining soil.
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Harvest: Harvest seed heads when most of the flower petals have fallen off and the heads are dry.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.