Linseed / Flax (Linum usitatissimum) seeds
- Flax is an ancient crop that's been cultivated for the production of flaxseed oil and flax for many hundred years.
- Contents: Approx. 500 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.39
Product number: 1028 GTIN: 4250601205076
Description
Linseed (flax) is one of the oldest cultivated plants and produces linseed oil and flax/ linen fibres. Linseed oil is extracted from the seeds and is extremely rich in Omega-3 acids. Outside the kitchen, the refined oil is also used in the production of paint, soap and printing ink.
Flax, more commonly known as ‘linen’, is thought to be one of the first plants whose fibres were used in the textile industry, and linen is as popular as ever, as an elegant, yet natural and breezy fabric for summer garments. Amazingly, the plant is also used as insulation material, upholstery filler and in painting canvases, book binding and the shoe industry.
The cultivation of linseed is simple and straightforward. For a successful harvest, the crop only requires regular watering before and during the flowering period (mid June).
Flax, more commonly known as ‘linen’, is thought to be one of the first plants whose fibres were used in the textile industry, and linen is as popular as ever, as an elegant, yet natural and breezy fabric for summer garments. Amazingly, the plant is also used as insulation material, upholstery filler and in painting canvases, book binding and the shoe industry.
The cultivation of linseed is simple and straightforward. For a successful harvest, the crop only requires regular watering before and during the flowering period (mid June).
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Linaceae |
| Eventual height | 80-120 cm |
| Flower colour | Light blue, White |
| Flowering months | August, July, June |
| Main harvest | August, September |
| Root system | Deep roots |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, March |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 20 cm |
| Row spacing | 30 cm |
Sowing and care
Flax plants grow well on light, well-aerated, not too nutrient-rich soils.
The seeds can be sown in rows 20-30cm apart and 2-3cm deep, from mid-March until the end of April, as they are very resistant to frost.
The seeds can be sown in rows 20-30cm apart and 2-3cm deep, from mid-March until the end of April, as they are very resistant to frost.
Other names
Botanical name: Linum usitatissimum, L. humile, L. crepitans
German: Saat-Lein, Flachs, Öllein, Faserlein
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