Chia Certified Organic Non-GMO Sprouting Seeds These seeds are one of the gelatinous seeds like flax, arugula and cress. That means that they form a gel-like sac around the seed when in the presence of water. They are best sprouted in a Terra Cotta Sprouter or you can use a plastic tray sprouter with one of our Sure To Grow Mats. Yes, you can also use your Chia Pet. My husband has an Elmer Fudd Chia Pet that has been bald for many years, and he is excited to get started with growing Elmer’s hair again. Chia seeds absorb about 10 times their weight in water, that is what makes them such a great bulk laxative. Because the seed shell is more easily digestible then the flax seed, our bodies are able to break down the seed itself, without being ground up first. This mild tasting seed will keep you coming back for more. It is a powerhouse of nutrients as well as taste.