terracotta planter Complete kit includes a herb pot and unique handmade terracotta planter, convenient plastic drip tray, Chia growing medium, chia seed packet, two varieties of herb seeds and growing and care instructions.

Chia Pets are American styled terracotta figurines used to sprout chia, where the chia sprouts grow within a couple of weeks to resemble the animal's fur or hair.

The name Chia Pet was first used on September 8, 1977. The first Chia Pet wasn't actually a companion animal, but a man. Chia Guy was created on September 8, 1977. The first nationally-marketed Chia Pet was the ram, marketed and distributed in 1982.

1-2 WEEKS FULL GROWTH 1-2 WEEKS Watch as your chia seeds sprout and grow into Bob Ross's iconic hair.

Your Chia Pet should last about 2 weeks. Once the chia seeds have run their course, it's easy enough to peel the layer off. Wash away any residual seeds, allow your Chia Pet to dry for a couple of days, and store it or go through the process again!

chia, (Salvia hispanica), also called Mexican chia or salba chia, species of flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae), grown for its edible seeds. The plant is native to Mexico and Guatemala, where it was an important crop for pre-Columbian Aztecs and other Mesoamerican Indian cultures.

The seeds produce a mucilaginous gel when soaked in water. Chia is a desert plant requiring little irrigation and grows well in sandy loam soils, but it is sensitive to frost and day length . The plant resists insect pests and disease and is a good candidate for organic production.

A well-cared for Chia Pet usually lasts between 2 weeks and a month. Don't wait until the sprouts turn brown to pull them off.

Central America Its origin is believed to be in Central America where the seed was a staple in the ancient Aztec diet. The seeds of a related plant, Salvia columbariae (golden chia), were used primarily by Native Americans in the southwestern United States. Chia seeds have gained attention as an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acid.

Joseph Pedott Who is he? Joseph Pedott was an advertising executive and entrepreneur, best known for introducing Chia Pets to consumers after coming across the invention at a trade show in the late 1970's. Pedott was born in Chicago, and had a difficult childhood.

And airflow can also be factors. We recommend that you place your chia pet in an area where it can receive enough fresh flowing air inside the house or room. Especially. If it is kept in the kitchen.

And airflow can also be factors. We recommend that you place your chia pet in an area where it can receive enough fresh flowing air inside the house or room. Especially. If it is kept in the kitchen.

After letting the seeds adhere to your planter for 48 hours, fill your chia planter completely with water. Place your planter back in its drip tray. Fill and water your chia pet daily. Once you add water to your chia planter, the dry seeds will become moist and begin the germination process.

Nigeria has a conducive climate for the cultivation of chia seeds, and there is a growing interest in chia seeds farming among farmers. The chia seeds farming industry in Nigeria and Africa is still in its infancy, with limited local production and low levels of exports.

Salvia hispanica L. Salvia hispanica L., also known as chia, is an annual herbaceous plant, originally from Southern Mexico and Northern Guatemala. It belongs to the order Lamiales, mint family Labiate, subfamily Nepetoideae, and genus Salvia.

How long does it take for chia seeds to grow? If you provide the seeds with the needed conditions (enough moisture and bright sunlight), they can sprout in 3-14 days!