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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
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Seeds (Linseed): Used in cooking, baking, and health supplements.
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Oil (Flaxseed Oil): Popular for its omega-3 fatty acids.
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Fibre: Used to make linen textiles – one of the oldest textiles in human history.
Growing Conditions
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Sun: Full sun
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Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Water: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established
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Hardiness: Grown as an annual in most climates
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Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
Ground Planting Instructions
When to Plant
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Direct sow outdoors in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked.
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Flax prefers cooler weather for germination and early growth.
Where to Plant
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Choose a location with full sun.
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Soil should be well-drained and loose – flax does not do well in heavy, compacted, or overly rich soil.
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Avoid areas with standing water or excessive shade.
How to Plant
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Prepare the soil: Loosen top 10–15 cm of soil. Rake to level and remove any weeds or large clumps.
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Sow seeds: Scatter seeds thinly and evenly across the soil surface, or plant in rows 15–20 cm apart.
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Cover seeds lightly: With 0.5–1 cm of fine soil.
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Water gently: Keep soil consistently moist until germination (7–14 days).
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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
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Watering: Light to moderate – do not overwater.
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Fertilizing: Usually not necessary. Avoid high nitrogen – it can cause too much leafy growth and fewer flowers.
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Weeding: Keep rows weed-free while young.
Time to Maturity
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Flowers appear within 50–60 days.
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Seeds mature by late summer (~100 days after sowing).
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