Golden Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica) – Medicinal Herb Seeds for Planting
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Flowering Herb
- Germination Time 7-14 days
- Sowing Depth 0.3-0.4 cm (about 1/8 inch)
- Plant Spacing 30-45 cm
- Sunlight Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Regular watering; avoid waterlogging
- Ideal Temperature 20-30°C
- Blooming Time Flowers 60-90 days after sowing; ongoing through warm season
- Suitable For Garden beds, containers, pollinator gardens
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Provide support for tall stems if grown in windy sites; deadhead faded flowers to encourage more blooms
Description
Golden Chia Seeds is an annual flowering herb grown for its edible seeds and ornamental flowers. It is suitable for garden beds, containers and pollinator gardens. Sow 0.3-0.4 cm deep and space plants 30-45 cm apart in full sun with well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging, and keep temperatures around 20-30°C. Germination takes 7-14 days. Flowers appear about 60-90 days after sowing and continue through the warm season; provide support for tall stems in windy sites and deadhead faded flowers to encourage more blooms.