{"product_id":"black-chia-seeds","title":"Black Chia Seeds – Heirloom Nutrient-Rich Functional Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Chia (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eSalvia hispanica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also known as Mexican Chia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an ancient,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e open-pollinated heirloom annual in the Mint family celebrated for its incredible nutrient density,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e versatile crop performance,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and deep historical value dating back to Aztec agriculture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Growing on erect,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bushy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e square-stemmed plants that reach 36 to 60 inches in height,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it produces lush,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e opposite,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e textured green leaves topped by spikes of small,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nectar-rich purple-blue flowers in late summer and early autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grown primarily for its tiny,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mottled black and dark gray seeds—renowned as a superfood powerhouse rich in omega-3 fatty acids,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fiber,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e protein,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and antioxidants—Black Chia is exceptionally popular for sprouting,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blending into beverages,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The foliage emits a pleasant herbal scent that naturally deters common pests while its late-season blooms provide a critical,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e abundant nectar source for native bees,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e butterflies,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ontario Grown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67804208890005,"sku":"GS-8860-BLA-DT","price":1.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/4222\/8885\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_35w2f135w2f135w2.jpg?v=1792234687","url":"https:\/\/grandseeds.com\/products\/black-chia-seeds","provider":"Grand Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}