I vividly remember the Chia Pets commercial that played constantly ... As a kid, they were always enticing and seemed so very necessary for the plant to grow. But now, I know you don't need ...

Related to mint, they come from the Salvia hispanica plant. And yes, they are the same chia seeds sold in “Chia Pet” kits.

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