Golden Flax seeds (linseed)
Flaxseeds are well known for their health benefits and are a staple in any and every health food store. The flaxseed carried in supermarkets is typically processed for human consumption. These raw seeds will help you grow your own flaxseed plants.
Flax is an herbaceous plant that performs 3 duties. It's harvested for its healthy seeds which can be consumed or ground up and used to make linseed oil. When grown as a flower, the blooms add beautiful colors to any flower bed or garden. After it has dried and the seeds have been harvested, the plant stems and twigs act as a textile medium. The stalks can be broken up and made to use of paper. If you have ever bought anything or received anything made of linen....you've had a chance to experience flax fibers at their best! Numerous items can be made from linen. Anything from napkins, to dish towels to bags, etc. It's a perennial so plant it once, and you will have access to fresh flax every year.
Seed count: 200
Botanic name:
Linum usitatissimum
Plant spacing:
10 - 12 inches
Color:
Purple-blue flowers and golden colored seeds
Sowing depth:
1 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Grow flax and consume as a health food, grow to attract pollinators, or use the stems and stalks to make linen.
Frost hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
110 - 120 days
Life cycle:
Perennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes, the container should be tall enough to accomadate the 40 inch long taproot of the flax plant.
Other names:
Flax Seed: Linseed, Linum, Alasi, Aliviraaii, Echter Lein, Keten, Lin Textile, Flachssamen, common flax, usitatissimum,
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