Description
Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is an ancient crop grown for edible seed, oil, and the stem fibre used to make linen. Upright plants reach 1 to 3 ft tall, with narrow leaves and delicate blue flowers.
Flax has been cultivated for thousands of years and is associated with early agriculture in the Middle East and Europe. The seed is used in baking, cereals, and oil production.
| Type Grain and fibre crop |
Days to Ripen 90 to 120 |
Annual
