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Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

CHIA (SALVIA)

Other Common Names Include:

 

Latin Name: Salvia hispanica

Plant Family: Lamiaceae

Close Relatives: Sage

Uses and Markets: Culinary (seed is high in dietary fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins), medicinal (consumption of chia seed has a positive impact on lowering blood sugar levels).  Traditionally grown in Mexico, the south-western United States, and South America.  Primarily sold as a health food in Canada, but may also be found in specialty ethnic food stores.

Chia plants growing in Ontario
Agronomics
Production Life Cycle in Ontario

Chia requires a short day photoperiod for flowering and will not produce seed under growing conditions in Ontario.

Pests
 

 

Additional Notes

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Ontario Research Projects Used to Create This Profile

  1. Elford, E., Filotas, M., Todd, J., and S. Westerveld. 2009. Non-traditional crops demonstration garden. OMAFRA Simcoe Resource Centre  (unpublished data).
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