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Growing Chia in Georgia: Challenging but Possible in South

Chia (Salvia hispanica) needs a very long season and short days to flower and set seed. Only far-south Georgia gardeners might succeed. Even then, harvesting the tiny seeds is laborious. University of Kentucky researchers are breeding day-neutral varieties, but for now, don't count on a seed crop. Try it for fun, but temper expectations.

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