Eventually, chia plants produce purple flowers, which are the source of the seeds. You can harvest them for future crops or add them to your drinking water, pudding, jam, and baked goods.

Chia plants usually start flowering in late spring or early summer. The flowers are small and white or purple in colour. Once the flowers fade, the seed heads will begin to dry out and turn brown.

What is a Chia Egg? A chia egg is a plant-based replacement for a traditional egg, made by mixing ground chia seeds with water. The chia seeds absorb the liquid and form a gel-like texture ...