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Blue Flax 250 Seeds

Blue Flax 250 Seeds

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Linum usitatissimum is a slender plant with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and delicate, five-petaled sky blue flowers. It grows between 1 to 1.5 metres tall and has a bushy, upright habit.

Uses

  • Seeds (Linseed): Used in cooking, baking, and health supplements.

  • Oil (Flaxseed Oil): Popular for its omega-3 fatty acids.

  • Fibre: Used to make linen textiles – one of the oldest textiles in human history.


 Growing Conditions

  • Sun: Full sun

  • Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

  • Water: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established

  • Hardiness: Grown as an annual in most climates

  • Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer

    Ground Planting Instructions

    When to Plant

    • Direct sow outdoors in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked.

    • Flax prefers cooler weather for germination and early growth.

    Where to Plant

    • Choose a location with full sun.

    • Soil should be well-drained and loose – flax does not do well in heavy, compacted, or overly rich soil.

    • Avoid areas with standing water or excessive shade.

    How to Plant

    1. Prepare the soil: Loosen top 10–15 cm of soil. Rake to level and remove any weeds or large clumps.

    2. Sow seeds: Scatter seeds thinly and evenly across the soil surface, or plant in rows 15–20 cm apart.

    3. Cover seeds lightly: With 0.5–1 cm of fine soil.

    4. Water gently: Keep soil consistently moist until germination (7–14 days).

    5. Thin seedlings: To about 5–10 cm apart once established, if grown for flowers or ornamental purposes. For fibre or seed harvest, thinning is usually not needed.

    Care Tips

    • Watering: Light to moderate – do not overwater.

    • Fertilizing: Usually not necessary. Avoid high nitrogen – it can cause too much leafy growth and fewer flowers.

    • Weeding: Keep rows weed-free while young.

    Time to Maturity

    • Flowers appear within 50–60 days.

    • Seeds mature by late summer (~100 days after sowing).

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