The Chia Pet was marketed and popularized by Joseph Pedott. Pedott first learned about "something called the Chia Pet" being imported from Oaxaca, Mexico when he attended a housewares show in Chicago in 1977. Negotiating the rights from importer Walter Houston, Pedott began marketing Chia Pets in the US.

Pedott's company, Joseph Enterprises, estimated in 2018 that they had sold more than 25 million chia pets in the U.S. alone, making them a hugely popular pet option for Americans over the past few generations.

And airflow can also be factors. We recommend that you place your chia pet in an area where it can receive enough fresh flowing air inside the house or room. Especially. If it is kept in the kitchen.

The fun never stops with Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia Pets! Recommended for ages 6+.

CHIA PET SEEDS ARE EDIBLE (BUT YOU STILL SHOULDN'T EAT THEM). Chia seeds aren't just for growing - they're also for eating. In recent years, health buffs have anointed the small, crunchy seeds as a new “super food,” as they're packed with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, protein, and fiber.

And your favorite painter Bob Ross Chia fantastic just spread the seeds water. And watch it grow.

The top Chia pets to shop on Amazon for National Chia Day 2023 include:

• Chia Pet hedgehog decorative planter, $23.
• Chia Pet puppy, $22 (reduced from $24)
• Bob Ross Chia Pet, $22 (reduced from $25)
• Star Wars The Child Chia Pet, $23 (reduced from $25)
• Minions Kevin Chia Pet, $23.
• Chia Pet llama, $23 (reduced from $29)

So can I eat this can I just really. First came out when we were kids nobody was eating chia seeds. Everybody was like what is chia.

Chia Pets, terracotta figurines that sprout chia seeds like hair, have stayed popular since their widespread launch back in 1981. That's largely thanks to the marketing acumen of the man behind their success, Joseph Pedott.

They're easy to digest, reduce inflammation, regulate cholesterol, lower blood pressure (great for heart health!), aid in weight loss, reduce insulin resistance, regulate blood sugar, reduce signs of aging, increase energy levels, benefits hair/skin/nails, aid in detoxification, and MORE!

(Today, they're made in China.) Though Joseph Enterprises, Inc. trademarked the “Chia Pet” brand name, it's not a patented invention, which is why you may encounter imitations of the leafy figurines sold in stores under a different name.

Yes, children and teens can consume chia seeds as a part of a balanced diet.