What is Chía? Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is a plant belonging to the labiate family (Lamiaceae), which was originally cultivated by the Aztecs in Mexico.
The History of the Chia Seed The word "Chia" comes from the Aztec language Nahuati and the word "Chian", which means "Oily". Pre-Columbus civilizations used the chia seed...
Cultivation and Harvesting The Sachia seed is sown in June on the specially prepared field. Furrows are made with a sowing machine and the seeds are sown at the same time.
Cleaning and Packing Solely for the purification of the sachia seed, Naturkost Uebehoer GmbH & Co. KG has installed a new purification plant in the Cooperative Chiablanca, especially developed for these seeds.