Black Chia Seeds – Heirloom Nutrient-Rich Functional Plant
- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-8860-BLA-DT
- Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)
- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Black Chia (Salvia hispanica), also known as Mexican Chia, is an ancient, open-pollinated heirloom annual in the Mint family celebrated for its incredible nutrient density, versatile crop performance, and deep historical value dating back to Aztec agriculture. Growing on erect, bushy, square-stemmed plants that reach 36 to 60 inches in height, it produces lush, opposite, textured green leaves topped by spikes of small, nectar-rich purple-blue flowers in late summer and early autumn. Grown primarily for its tiny, mottled black and dark gray seeds—renowned as a superfood powerhouse rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, and antioxidants—Black Chia is exceptionally popular for sprouting, blending into beverages, and baking. The foliage emits a pleasant herbal scent that naturally deters common pests while its late-season blooms provide a critical, abundant nectar source for native bees, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Black Chia / Mexican Chia (Salvia hispanica)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual / Mint Family (Lamiaceae)
- Color: Textured green foliage, purple-blue flowers, tiny mottled black
- dark gray seeds: dark gray seeds
- Plant Characteristics: Erect bushy habit (36–60 inches tall / 90–150 cm), square stems, heavily textured leaves, spike-like flower clusters, high-yield seed production, pollinator-attracting blooms, drought-tolerant
- Suitable Space: Dedicated grain or herb plots, raised garden beds, large field rows, backyard borders
- Season: Late Spring through Autumn Harvest (Warm Season, ~100–120 Days to Seed Maturity)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start seeds indoors early to late April in plug trays 4 to 6 weeks prior to transplanting (sow 0.125 inches deep with bottom heat 21–24°C / 70–75°F). Transplant outdoors late May once soil temperatures exceed 15°C (60°F), frost risk completely passed. Direct sow outdoors mid-to-late May once soil is warm, gently pressing seeds into the soil without burying too deeply (light aids germination). Space seedlings 12 to 18 inches apart in rows 18 to 24 inches apart.
- Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily required for optimal growth, flowering,
- seed maturation): seed maturation)
- Watering Needs: Low to Moderate (requires consistent moisture during early establishment; highly drought-tolerant once established, preferring well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil,
- highly susceptible to root rot in wet, poorly drained areas): highly susceptible to root rot in wet, poorly drained areas)
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