Linseed
Linseed is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Syn. Flaxseed. A fast growing, hardy plant grown for seeds and fibre. Drought tolerant; will stand light frost. It is decorative with pretty blue flowers. Not suitable as animal forage but the seeds are recommended for poultry as a source of Omega-3. Can also be grown as a sprout in a seedling tray or saucer, in a similar way to wheatgrass.
Product: Linseed
Product type: SEED ()
Botanical name: Linum usitatissimum
Syn. Flaxseed. A fast growing, hardy plant grown for seeds and fibre. Drought tolerant; will stand light frost. It is decorative with pretty blue flowers. Not suitable as animal forage but the seeds are recommended for poultry as a source of Omega-3. Can also be grown as a sprout in a seedling tray or saucer, in a similar way to wheatgrass.
Plant type: Annual cool season crop
Plant height: 90 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 16 - 30°C soil temp.
Temperate: June - September
Subtropical: May - June
Tropical: Unlikely to do well
Germination: 3 - 4 days
Depth: 2 - 3 cm deep; firm down well, keep moist
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Sow direct
Soil type: Rich, fertile loam, well-drained, pH 5 - 7
For poultry: Broadcast seed evenly over the area; packet covers 10m²
Seed crop: Seed harvest requires a 90 - 110 day growing period from sowing; suitable areas are southern WA & NSW, SA, Vic and TAS
Details: Maintain moisture throughout growing period; keep weeds down
seeds per packet
Linum usitatissimum
Annual cool season crop
Linseed
Syn. Flaxseed. A fast growing, hardy plant grown for seeds and fibre. Drought tolerant; will stand light frost. It is decorative with pretty blue flowers. Not suitable as animal forage but the seeds are recommended for poultry as a source of Omega-3. Can also be grown as a sprout in a seedling tray or saucer, in a similar way to wheatgrass.