Flax – 25 seeds
R9,90
Flax, also known as Linum usitatissimum, is a versatile plant known for its delicate blue flowers and slender stems. It is grown for both its seeds, which are used in oil production and as a food source, and its fibers, which are used to make linen. Flax thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and requires full sun to grow well
Only 4 left in stock
Flax
Planting season: Early spring to early summer
Germination time: 7–14 days
Position: Full sun, well-drained, fertile soil
Days till maturity: 80–100 days
Plant height: Up to 90 cm
Growing instructions:
Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost, spacing them 2–3 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 15–30 cm apart once they have a few sets of leaves. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and ensure the plants receive plenty of sunlight. Flax flowers will bloom in the summer, and the seeds are ready to harvest when the seed heads are fully formed and dry.
Seeds per pack: 25
