Raw / fresh
Usually not eaten raw; process as grain, flour, sprouts, or cooked whole grains depending on the crop.
Grasses & Grains
Chia growing guide
Ancient Aztec seed crop producing tiny nutritious seeds rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Attractive purple flower spikes. Easy to grow in warm climates.
7-14 daysGermination
120-150 daysHarvest
30 cmSpacing
0.3 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
1.5 cm/weekWater
6-8pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | Sep - Dec | Sep - Dec | Nov - Mar |
| Mediterranean | Sep - Nov | Sep - Nov | Dec - Feb |
| Temperate | Sep - Oct | Oct - Nov | Jan - Feb |
| Cool | Sep - Oct | Nov | Jan - Feb |
| Arid | Sep - Nov | Sep - Nov | Nov - Feb |
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Chia after harvest.
Cooked
Cook as whole grain, porridge, flour, bread, sprouts, or animal/garden support crop where relevant.
Store / preserve
Use fresh, pickle, freeze, dry, or preserve depending on the edible part.
Try: Cooked grain, Flour, Porridge, Sprouts.
Good companions
Corn, Beans, Squash
Avoid near
No avoid list yet.
Growing note
Harvest when seed heads turn brown and shake seeds into a bag.
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