You Can Actually Grow Your Own Chia Seeds In Your Kitchen

Chia seeds have many benefits, including being filled with fiber and antioxidants that contributes to one's overall health. And luckily, it's actually quite simple to grow a batch of seedlings in your very own kitchen rather than outside in the garden. You don't even need soil for the chia seeds to bloom. However, they do require loads of sunlight and a fair amount of water. Once you breed your own greenery, you'll be able to make these tasty chia seed recipes. 

The plants thrive in warmer temperatures and will die out in cold ones. They are best to blossom from late spring to the early summer months. Drainage is very important for chias as they shouldn't need to be too moist to sprout. To adequately grow chia seeds at home on your kitchen countertop, make sure you use fresh ones, as older ones may not germinate properly. You should also give the seeds an appropriate amount of air ventilation, as mold can form if the air isn't regulated. Don't overcrowd the seeds, and always keep your tools clean and dry.

There are several methods that you can use to grow chia seeds for an at-home herb garden. One technique asks to put a wet paper towel on a shallow tray and then douse the area with the seeds. Cover it and place it in an area where there is much sunlight, such as a windowsill. Twice a day, sprinkle water on the surface to ensure that the dish is always moist but that there are no puddles of water present. The bowl needs to stay covered and there should be sprouts popping up within four to seven days. 

Another way to harvest your chias is to rinse them in water and plop them in a clean jar. Add more cold H2O and steep the seeds for about 10 hours. Before the time is up, soak a flat tray in water for 20 minutes, then drop the seeds onto the plate and let all the liquid empty out. Every day for one full week, repeat this process. You will also need to wash out the plates with clean water twice daily.