When is the best time to sow flax?

Flax sowing time

Flax is a plant belonging to the Linaceae family. It is an annual herb that can be propagated by sowing, cuttings, etc. It usually germinates 3-4 days after sowing and blooms from June to August.

Flax is usually sown in September and October. The most suitable germination temperature for the plant is 20-22℃. It prefers a cool and humid climate and has a strong adaptability to the environment.

Flax sowing method

1. Processing seeds

When sowing flax, you need to choose seeds with full grains and no defects, remove seeds that are too small or have insect pests, and then expose the seeds to the sun for 1-2 days, which can increase the germination rate of the seeds.

2. Sowing

When sowing flax, pay attention to the sowing density. About 100-110 kilograms can be sown per hectare. If the sowing is too dense, there may be problems such as competing for light and nutrients.

Flax Planting Tips and Techniques

1. Flax has a relatively large demand for nutrients, especially nitrogen and potassium fertilizers, but the plant has different requirements for fertilizers at different growth stages. It has a greater demand for nitrogen fertilizers in the early stages of growth.

2. Weeds have a great impact on the growth of flax. In the early stage of growth, weeding must be done cleanly and thoroughly. In addition, you can also use chemicals to control weeds.