Description: CHIA SEEDS Blue Flowers Culinary Healthy Nutrient Rich Non-GMO 200 SeedsPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONFamous for its use in Chia Pets, this herb seed is also consumed for many health benefits. The plant, which derives from the mint family, has fuzzy dark green leaves and can grow quite tall if grown in favorable conditions with enough heat.Chia, which originally grew in Mexico and Central America, has been valued as a staple nutrient for hundreds of years; in Mexico, it once acted as currency. With available water, natives could survive on the nutrients of a small amount of chia seeds for an entire day or many days if necessary. Several universities have researched the health benefits of chia and found that a tablespoon of seed could sustain a person for 24 hours even under extreme exertion. The seeds provide essential nutrients and have many medical benefits, as well as being an excellent source of fiber, protein, calcium, and digestive enzymes. Chia seeds also contain one of the highest known sources of Essential Fatty Acids, the highest source of energy in nutrition that regulate many life processes in the body. Not to be outdone, chia leaves contain powerful antioxidants that improve overall health as well as increasing energy. Fresh or dried, the leaves make a therapeutic tea that banishes lethargy and purifies the body.Latin Name: Salvia hispanicaSpecies Origin: Mexico, GuatemalaType: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm SeasonLife Cycle: Annual, Tender PerennialPlanting Method: From TransplantSunlight: Full SunHeight: 48 InchesColor: Green, BlueBloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early FallSowing: For sprouting purposes, place the chia seeds in a tray and moisten them with water. Cover the tray and keep it at a temperature of 75-85 degrees F for about four days or until they reach 1/2", the usual size for eating. Start the seeds for planting outdoors 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost, sowing them on the surface of the soil and keeping the flat warm and lightly moist. Transplant the seedlings well after frost, spacing them 12-15" apart in well drained soil and full sun.Growing: Chia prefers fairly dry soil, and should not be watered regularly unless drought conditions persist.Harvesting: Harvest fresh leaves as soon as the plant reaches a height of 6". The leaves can also be dried for use in tea. If given a long and warm enough growing season, chia will produce seed heads that can be dried and threshed to remove the seed. However, since chia seeds easily absorb moisture, they are prone to mold and other diseases; for this reason, eating untested chia seed may pose a risk.SEED STORING Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location. Most seeds have a long shelf life at least two years, but heat and moisture will cut that life short. Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning and preparing.WE SHIP FAST & FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each)CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller's performance? In general, here's what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received. <
Price: 3.98 USD
Location: Sevierville, Tennessee
End Time: 2024-09-17T19:20:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Climate: Varied Climates, All of North America
Planting Time: 60-90 Days to Maturity
Common Name: Chia
Color: Blue, Purple
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: Medium
MPN: MNS-SS
Soil Type: Top Soil, Mushroom Compost, All soils, Must be well draining, Clay, Loam
Brand: Mother Nature's Seeds
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
Type: Flower Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual, Tender Perennial
Watering: Medium
Genus: Salvia hispanica
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Mid-Season blooms, Hummingbirds Love the Tubular Flowers!, Planting Time: Spring, Plant Depth: 1/16" Inch Plant Spacing: 18 inches, Direct Sow in Spring, Attracts beneficial Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbird, Flowering, Open-Pollinating
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
