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salvia hispanica

20 years ago

i noticed that a local seed supplier is offering salvia hispanica (chia) - spanish sage - seeds. i've never heard of it before and wonder if anyone can tell me what it's like to grow and use.

cheers!

samadhi

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andy_sa
20 years ago
Hi samadhi

If you haven't found any other info yet, chia seems to cover a few species of Salvia - the seeds are soaked in water until they swell, then drank as an energy-booster.
Never grown this oone, so I'd be interested in hearing from you later down the track.

Cheers
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