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This is an update on my attempt at growing Chia plants for their seeds. Chia is considered a superfood. The seeds can be eaten or they can be sprouted and eaten as micro greens. I am experimenting with growing the plants and I am hoping that they will produce seed. So far I have found that they are hardy plants and can grow here in zone 8A in the high desert. They seem to be ok with the low humidity, high temps and dry wind. I am not giving them any fertilizers, just water. 2 months ago I direct sowed some seeds into the rocky, clay soil I have here and they came up. My plants have not formed flowers yet, but I am keeping my fingers crossed. I will give you an update again when/if they flower. Thanks for watching! Here is the first video on how I started the Chia plants: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqJfn0iT3kw