Common Flax, Flax, Linseed Linum usitatissimum

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Botanical Name:

Linum usitatissimum

Family:

Linaceae

Genus:

Linum

Species:

usitatissimum

Common Name:

Common Flax, Flax, Linseed

Seeds Per Pound:
89,019
Quantity:
35.43 lb
Germination:
95%
Germination Test Type:
Actual
Purity:
98%
Height:
2 feet
Collection Locale:
South Dakota
Crop Year:
2023
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
4
In Stock: 35.43 lb
Prices
  • Linum usitatissimum

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 0 seeds)
$2.95
1 oz (~ 5564 seeds)
$7.50
1 lb (~ 89019 seeds)
$29.50
1 kg (~ 196253 seeds)
$58.00
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: none required.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep.
Other: early spring sowing is prefered, use 42-50 lbs/acre.
In a Nutshell:
* Flax was extensively cultivated in ancient Ethiopia and ancient Egypt . In a prehistoric cave in the Republic of Georgia dyed flax fibers have been found that date to 34,000 BC . more...
* Linseed has a long history of medicinal use, its main effects being as a laxative and expectorant that soothes irritated tissues, controls coughing and relieves pain. The seed, or the oil from the seed are normally used. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov