VERIFIED FIELD NOTE · CHECKED AUG. 18, 2026
Is Chia Pet
still made?
Confirmed in the current maker’s catalog, with an active range of planters and growing instructions.
The short history
Chia Pet became a television-era fixture in the early 1980s by turning a simple terra-cotta planter into a small ritual: soak it, spread the seeds and wait for the green coat to appear. The jingle made the process as memorable as the object.
What survived
The familiar terra-cotta planter, chia seeds and grow-it-yourself ritual remain the core product.
What changed
The line now leans heavily into licensed characters and pop-culture designs.
Current versions
The basic growing kit survives, while the shapes have multiplied. Current catalogs emphasize licensed characters alongside familiar animal planters, so the exact figure you remember may have changed even though the experience has not.
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THE QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK
Chia Pet FAQ
Are Chia Pets still made?
Yes. The current brand owner maintains an active catalog of Chia growing kits.
Do current Chia Pets still use seeds and terra cotta?
Yes. The recognizable product remains a shaped terra-cotta planter used with chia seeds, although designs and licensed characters vary.
Can you still buy the original-style animal designs?
Animal planters still appear, but availability changes. Check the current maker catalog and the contents of an individual listing.
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