Chia (Salvia hispanica) Cultivation in India
Ganesh Kumar Koli*
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
Ravindra Kumar Meena
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
Deepak Kumar Koli
Division of Microbiology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (110 012), India
Kiran
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
Deepak Kumar
Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Chia, Cultivation, Lamiaceae, Soil
Abstract
Chia is native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. It is member of Lamiaceae family. Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. It also contains α-linolenic acid. Chia seeds are propagated from both the seeds and seedlings. Chia seeds require light to medium clay or sandy soils for cultivation. Chia seeds require moistured soil for seedling establishment. Chia can be cultivated under low fertilizer input. Chai crop is not affected by major pests or diseases. Chia seeds start sprouting within 7-10 days. The yield from Chia can be 2,300 kg ha-1; it depends upon the level of field management.
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