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
Tagged broadleaves