Linum (Common Flax) Seed Pack
C$4.69
Linum
CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Linum usitatissimum. AKA Blue Flax and Cultivated Flax. The species name usitatissimum means "most useful," and indeed Common Flax has numerous uses. This is the flax that produces edible flax seeds, which pressed can produce linseed oil. The fibres of the plant's stems can be processed to produce the cloth known as linen. In the garden, Common Flax is a useful lure for beneficial insects and pollinators, and it's also just an eye-catching, attractive wildflower. The plants grow to 1.2m (4') tall, with long, slender stems. They are easy to grow from direct sowing. This particular flax is an annual plant that should be sown in early spring, when a chance of frost is still possible. Successive plantings every two weeks will ensure a much longer bloom period.
Annual.
- Annual
- Source of linen
- Grows to 1.2m (4')
- Attracts pollinators
- Produces edible seeds
Quantity
Only 4 left in stock
Product Info
How to grow
Timing: Direct sow after last frost date. Sow more seeds every two to three weeks for successive blooming. If starting seeds indoors is absolutely necessary, use peat pots and harden off seedlings carefully to avoid transplant shock.
Seeding: Sow seeds by barely covering them to a depth of 5mm (1/8″). Seeds germinate in 20 to 25 days. Thin seedlings to 15cm (6″) apart.
Growing: Cut back about half of the flowering stems in early summer to extend the blooming period. Grow in any well-drained soil with a pH range of 5.0 to 7.0 and avoid fertilizer and manure. Rich soil reduces blooming. Linum dislikes root disturbance, so it is not suitable for transplanting – it’s better to simply sow more seeds.Linum grandiflorum is harmful if eaten, but the seeds of L. usitatissimum can be quite nutritious.
Return & Refund Policy
IN-STORE PURCHASES: Returns must be made within 14 days of purchase (with original tags & packaging). Seasonal and sale merchandise is FINAL SALE.
ONLINE ORDERS: Returns must be made within 14 days of date of delivery (with original tags & packaging). Discounted merchandise (flash sales, storewide discounts) are subject to store credit only, unless specified otherwise. Seasonal and clearance sale merchandise is FINAL SALE - not returns. Shipping charges can not be refunded, and the customer is responsible for shipping costs on items sent back to us.
Please notify us through our contact page or email shoppe@lavishgardens.ca before sending back items for refund. Please indicate your order #. (Please do not reply to order confirmation emails, we don't always recieve the replies). Once approved, the item(s) can be shipped to:
Lavish Gardens Inc.
2595 Stirling Marmora Road, Bldg #3
Stirling, Ontario
K0K 3E0
We understand things do happen, and packages may be damaged or missing. Please send an email through our contact page for any discrepancies. Lost packages must be reported within 7 days of shipping date.
**Important: Any packages determined as 'lost' by Canada Post are only subject to a refund up to $100 (including shipping costs). Please check your shipping address is correct before placing your order.
Shipping Info
We currently ship to anywhere in Canada via Canada Post & UPS. Orders will be shipped within 3-5 business days of placing your order. Orders within Canada should arrive within one week of ship date, unless problems occur due to unforseen circumstances.
FREE SHIPPING for residents of Stirling-Rawdon (Postal code K0K 3E0). FREE SHIPPING on Canadian orders over $250. Other shipping fees will be calculated at checkout.