Into The Bloom: How To Grow Chia Seeds Plant At Home

Chia seeds are known to be one of the healthiest seeds that promote overall well-being. From promoting weight loss to aid in digestion, and ensuring healthy hairs to glowing seeds, chia seeds have diverse benefits. However, it’s expensive and thus most people refrain from purchasing it. But you can grow chia seeds plant at home easily and enjoy fresh seeds directly from your home garden. In our Into the bloom series, we are back with a comprehensive guide to growing chia seeds at home. Scroll down to learn the step-by-step process of growing chia seeds at home. 

How To Grow Chia Seeds At Home

Here’s a step-by-step process to grow chia seeds at home: 

Step 1: Prepare The Soil

The first step to growing chia seeds is to ensure proper soil. You can use any kind of soil to grow chia seeds. Clean the soil by separating the large pebbles. Add a small amount of organic manure and leave it under the sun.  

Step 2: Prepare The Pot

Add the soil into a pot and sprinkle chia seeds on it. Now water the seeds thoroughly. Cover the pot with a lid to ensure germination of chia seeds. 

Step 3: Taking Care Of The Plant

Keep watering the plant for 5 to 8 days to ensure proper germination. You are required to keep the soil moist throughout the germination phase. It will take 1-4 days for the seeds to germinate into sprouts. You can add seed-raising mix or soil starter pellets as nutrients. Keep the pot inside to manage temperature and weather conditions. 

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Step 4: Transplant

You can shift the sprouts into your garden once they are sturdy enough to handle the outdoor temperature and weather conditions. You can harvest the seeds once the chia seeds flowers (gardening tips for flowering plants) are dry. 

How To Grow Chia Seeds Without Soil

Chia seed plants can be grown without soil as well. For this, you will need any kind of container that serves the purpose of a pot. Now take tissue paper, double it and keep the chia seeds on it. Keep on watering the chia seeds regularly. The chia seeds will germinate in a few days which you can consume. 

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Follow the steps to grow chia seed plants at home. 

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