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

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