Microgreen Chia Seeds

Description

Chia seeds are best known for puddings, but they also grow into pretty, tender microgreens. The seeds sprout easily, and the young shoots look lovely on a plate. This 10 gram pack from India Gardening has plenty of seeds for several trays, so you can try a few batches. Sow them dry, mist them gently, and soon you will have fresh greens to snip from your own kitchen.

Key Features

• Chia seeds selected for growing microgreens
• 10 gram pack, pack of 1
• Suitable for shallow trays with cocopeat or a growing mat
• Easy to grow and perfect for beginners
• Ready to harvest in about 8 to 12 days
• Soft green shoots with a fresh, mild flavour
• Great for salads, bowls and gifting

Product Highlights

Chia microgreens are soft and leafy, with small round leaves on slender stems. They make a pretty garnish for salads, sandwiches, avocado toast, juices and bowls. Chia seeds turn gel-like when soaked, so they are best sown dry and kept damp with gentle misting instead of heavy watering. This keeps the seeds from clumping and helps the tray stay clean. Grow them in a shallow tray with drainage holes on cocopeat or a growing mat, in a bright spot. One pack is enough for several trays, which makes it great value for a home kitchen.

Other Details

Product

Chia seeds for microgreens

Pack

10 grams, pack of 1

Best growing time

Year-round indoors, in most of India

Sowing tip

Do not soak the seeds. Sprinkle them evenly on damp cocopeat, mist gently and cover for 2 to 3 days. Sprouting usually takes about 2 to 4 days. Harvest with scissors just above the soil in about 8 to 12 days

Sunlight

Bright, indirect light, or a few hours of gentle sun, after the cover is removed

Watering

Mist gently once or twice a day, and avoid overwatering

Soil

Cocopeat, a growing mat or a very light soil mix

Note

Rinse harvested microgreens before eating. Growth time may vary with temperature and light