Well, I went to the store to grocery shop earlier than planned, and the dollar store wasn't open yet. I think I'm going to sprout alfalfa in a jar. The third try of chia on terra cotta is still in the "it could work, maybe" stage. I'll let you know if the third time is the charm, or if it turns into goo again. I'm wondering how the Chia Pets work...? Maybe the stuff you mix that has the seed in it has some kind of goo inhibitor. I might try watering with some vinegar water too. We'll see...