Flax is cool-season annual broadleaf best used in cover crop mixes.
Flax is an excellent soil compaction fighter andperforms very well in drought conditions.
Identifying Features
» Leaves in whorled arrangement
» Simple leaves attached to stem
» Long, thin, unbranched stem
Cultural Traits
» Cool-season annual broadleaf
» Minimum germination soil temperature: 480 F
» Cold temperature tolerance: 260 F
» Seeding date: Early August to Early September* (F)***
» Seeding date: Early April to Early May* (S)***
Planting Information
» Drill at 1/4 - 3/4 inch (15 lbs./acre PLS**)
» Broadcast (18 lbs./acre PLS)