Flax
| Crop Type | Cool Season Broadleaf |
| Seeds / Lb | 83,000 |
| Minimum Germination Temperature | 45F |
This cool season broadleaf is great for attracting beneficial insects and when it reaches maturity, it makes for great residue building. It makes for a solid choice when building soil is a goal because of its shallow, but extensive root system. Flax is best planted in either a cover crop mix or inter-seeded with another crop (chickpeas), planted alone it does not offer much biomass or residue on the surface.
| Nitrogen Scavenger | 3 |
| Soil Builder | 4 |
| Prevent Erosion | 3 |
| Weed Suppression | 2 |
| Grazing | 1 |
| Quick Growth | 2 |
| Lasting Residue | 5 |
| Make P and K Available | 3 |
| Loosen Topsoil | 4 |
| Suppress Disease | 1 |
| Attract Beneficial Insects | 3 |
1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent