Flax Planting Date Trial

Authors

Heather Darby, University of VermontFollow
Susan Monahan, University of Vermont
Conner Burke, University of Vermont
Erica Cummings, University of Vermont
Hannah Harwood, University of Vermont

Abstract

Early seeding of flax generally produces the best yields and quality. Moderate temperatures and sufficient soil moisture during flowering and seed development are important for high yield and quality, and these conditions are more likely to occur with early seeding. There is little risk of frost damage with flax. Newly emerged flax can withstand temperatures down to 27O F, while plants past the two leaf stage can withstand temperatures as low as 18O F. Early planted flax will also establish before the majority of summer weed species. This could potentially help reduce weed competition. This trial was initiated to determine optimum flax planting dates to maximize yields.

Keywords

Vermont, University of Vermont

Publication Date

2013

Recommended Citation

Darby, Heather; Monahan, Susan; Burke, Conner; Cummings, Erica; and Harwood, Hannah, "Flax Planting Date Trial" (2013). Northwest Crops & Soils Program. 222.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/nwcsp/222