Organic Chia (Salvia Hispanica) Cultivation Program with Ecoganic Products

Introduction: Chia Cultivation in Ecological Systems

La Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mesoamerica, globally recognized for its high content of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, proteins, and fiber. In recent years, it has gained prominence as a strategic crop for ecological agriculture due to its low water requirement, hardiness, and growing international demand for organic products.

However, to achieve high yield and quality in commercial organic chia crops, it is essential to design a specific technical program that includes:

• Correct microbiological activation of the soil.
• Balanced nutrition in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium.
• Ecological phytosanitary protection against fungi, nematodes, and thrips.
• Precise biostimulation in critical phases such as flowering and achene formation.

This program has been developed by validating the official Ecoganic product catalog, the individual technical data sheets, the previous trials contained in the internal documents, and the website ecoganic.eu. It ensures a solid agronomic approach that is 100% compatible with the ecological regulations of the European Union (EU Regulation 848/2018) and the USDA Organic Program (NOP).

Agronomic Problems in Organic Chia

Chia, often cultivated in semi-arid areas or in rotation with cereals, demands specific strategies to regenerate soils, efficiently nourish, and protect without toxic residues.

Optimized Ecoganic Strategy for Ecological Chia

Selected Products from the Ecoganic Catalog:

• Ecoganic FULVEX 50 S: soil unblocking and microbial activation.
• Ecoganic NITROTECH 16%: vegetable nitrogen with amino acids for growth phases.
• Ecoganic PK-FLOW 20: organic phosphorus and potassium of rapid assimilation.
• Ecoganic CALCIUM 40 PLUS: improvement of firmness, formation of the integument, and accumulation of oil.
• Ecoganic ECOGANIX: prevention of airborne diseases such as Alternaria.

Technical Program by Phenological Phases

Phase 1: Emergence and Establishment (0–20 Days)

Phase 2: Vegetative Development (20–40 Days)

Phase 3: Flowering (40–60 Days)

Phase 4: Achene Filling and Maturation (60–100 Days)

Expected Results with Ecoganic Management

• Increase in achene weight and size
• Higher concentration of oil and omega-3 per seed
• Reduction of damage by Alternaria (up to -70%)
• Improvement of soil microbiology for successive cycles