Chia Herb Garden

Chia herb garden was developed to make germinating and growing plants from seeds quicker and easier than other methods available.

The Chia herb garden sponge is made up of peat moss, bark, and sponge material. Chia herb garden sponge is super-absorbent and will maintain the proper air-to-water ratios necessary for plant growth.

The tips below should help you produce a successful Chia herb garden.

STEP 1. During the initial stages while the seeds are sprouting it is very important to make sure the Chia herb garden sponges are kept very moist. A good guide is to see about ¼" of water accumulation in the saucer liners of the Chia herb garden.

STEP 2. Cover the Chia herb garden pots loosely with an open sandwich bag. This will increase humidity around the plant. You should notice some condensation inside the Chia herb garden bag. This will make the environment humid and warm, ideal conditions for seeds to sprout.

STEP 3. When Chia herb garden seeds are sprouting, it makes no difference whether they are exposed to darkness or light. The soil temperature is more important. You may sprout seeds by placing the Chia herb garden pots on top of a water heater or refrigerator when the temperature is above 70º F.

STEP 4. If you notice a white, fuzzy growth that begins to cover your Chia herb garden seeds, don't be alarmed. It is a natural byproduct of the tree bark that is part of the Chia herb garden sponge. It should not hinder your plant's growth. If it is too unsightly, simply wipe it away. The fuzz is caused by the high humidity and little air movement, and is most noticeable on Chia herb garden seeds that take the longest to germinate, such as cilantro.

STEP 5. Once Chia herb garden plants sprout, move them to a windowsill and water them like other houseplants. Do not allow the Chia herb garden herbs to remain in water for too long a period. The herbs should dry slightly between waterings. Since the 3-inch Chia herb garden pots are susceptible to drying out, you should check the herbs often. They can be transplanted to larger pots or outdoors in approximately 8 to 12 weeks.

STEP 6. Chia herb garden herbs require lots of light to produce good growth. Windows with southern or western exposure receive enough sunlight for Chia herb garden herbs to grow well (as long as the sun is not blocked by neighboring houses or buildings). However, you should be careful of direct sun because the temperature a short distance behind the glass can become too hot for Chia herb garden herbs. In the winter, herbs too close to windows can freeze. In these cases, push the Chia herb garden herbs back four or five inches. If your Chia herb garden plants grow thin and spindly, it is because the light is not strong enough. You can supplement your Chia herb garden with artificial light, if you wish.

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