Flax
Flax
Linum
Plant family
Season Overview
Sowing
Harvest
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
1ST YEAR
FOLLOWING YEARS
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Dry
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
20 cm
Row spacing
30 cm
Seeding depth
1 cm
Instructions
Description
Flax, or flax, is a genus within the flax family. The various species of flax are annual, biennial or perennial herbaceous plants. There are also semishrubs or shrubs, some of which are evergreen. They have short-lived flowers that bloom blue, yellow, red, pink or white. Some species of this genus are used for fiber or seed production.
Origin:
An exact origin is difficult to pin down. Flax is thought to be native to Mediterranean Europe, Central Asia and North Africa, but too much water is detrimental to flax. The common flax (or seed flax) probably originated in what is now India.
Growing tips
For a rich harvest, it is recommended that the water supply is ensured during flowering.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
Powdery mildews
Pests
Thrips
Flea beetles
