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salvia hispanica

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Posted by samadhi68 hamiltronNZ (My Page) on
Sat, Oct 1, 05 at 22:56

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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  • Posted by Andy_SA South Australia (My Page) on
    Mon, Oct 10, 05 at 4:36

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.

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The South Australian Herb Society have a/the? collection of salvias and have made quite a study of them. You might be able to contact them via http://www.gardenclubs.org.au/club_sa.html
There are lots of salvias.
A year or two ago a book was written called "Salvias" You might find it on one of the web book shops (use an Aussie or NZ one)
Michael Bailes

Here is a link that might be useful: The Fragrant Garden

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Put the seed into rich soil/compost mixture. Water once a day - full / part sun.

  
 

 

 


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