Salvia hispanica, Organic Chia - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds
Salvia hispanica, Organic Chia - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds
Salvia hispanica, Organic Chia - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds
Salvia hispanica
Chia, Spanish Sage
I sowed my seeds in the spring and got large, healthy plants... but still no flowers... is this normal?
Hélène, 13/09/2017
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Description
Chia (Salvia hispanica) is an annual plant, also known as Mexican Sage, grown for its seeds, which are consumed whole in yogurts, salads, vegetables, cereals, or rice. It is renowned for its richness in fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber, minerals, and its appetite suppressant effect. Sowing from March to April for a harvest 6 months later.
Chia was already cultivated in the Valley of Mexico, 2000 years before BC. This seed was the basis of the region's diet. It is now known for its richness in protein and fiber. It contains omega-3s, calcium, phosphorus, and an antioxidant level comparable to that of pomegranate.
Chia will require normal fertilization (3kg/m²) with well-decomposed manure and compost at the end of autumn or early spring.
Harvest and conservation: Chia seeds are harvested before the first frost, and it is advisable to dry them in a dry and well-ventilated place.
The gardener's little tip: Hoe and weed. Mulch in case of drought.
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Harvest
Plant habit
Foliage
Botanical data
Salvia
hispanica
Lamiaceae
Chia, Spanish Sage
Cultivar or hybrid
Annual
Planting and care
Sowing:
Chia requires moisture to germinate, but once it has sprouted, it only requires little water as it is drought-resistant.
Sow in spring, in the sun, in well-drained soil.
Seedlings
Care
Intended location
Planting & care advice
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.