Scientific Name (Species, Family): Salvia hispanica, Lamiaceae
Common name(s): Chia
Type of reproductive material: Seed
Weight of 100 seeds: 0.134 g / 0.005 oz
Plant life cycle: Annual
Plant Parts commercially exploited: seeds, (leaves and stems)
Average Yield potential tons per hectare: 1.17 (seeds), 5-9 (fodder) Outdoors