Difference between revisions of "Salvia hispanica"
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==Cultivation== | ==Cultivation== | ||
| + | It is hardy to zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs). | ||
| + | The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires dry or moist soil. | ||
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| + | Plants are not very frost tolerant but can be grown as summer annuals in Britain{{pfaf200}}. This species is widely cultivated for its edible seed in Mexico. Many of the plants cultivated under this name are in fact S. lavandulifolia{{pfaf200}}. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer{{pfaf233}}. | ||
===Propagation=== | ===Propagation=== | ||
| − | + | Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant out in late spring or early summer. The seed can also be sown in situ during April/May, though this sowing might not mature its seed in a cool summer{{pfaf200}}. | |
===Pests and diseases=== | ===Pests and diseases=== | ||
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<!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 --> | <!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 --> | ||
<!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --> | <!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --> | ||
Revision as of 06:31, 28 January 2010
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| Water: | ◍ | moist, moderate, dry |
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| USDA Zones: | 9 to 12 |
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Salvia hispanica, commonly known as Chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, that is native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala.[1] The seeds are edible, and are also used for chia pet planters.
Cultivation
It is hardy to zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs).
The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires dry or moist soil.
Plants are not very frost tolerant but can be grown as summer annuals in BritainRH. This species is widely cultivated for its edible seed in Mexico. Many of the plants cultivated under this name are in fact S. lavandulifoliaRH. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer233.
Propagation
Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant out in late spring or early summer. The seed can also be sown in situ during April/May, though this sowing might not mature its seed in a cool summerRH.
Pests and diseases
Varieties
Gallery
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References
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External links
- w:Salvia hispanica. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Salvia hispanica QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)
