Is this possible to do at home? Like in a garden or indoors? I would like to grow some to use them for baking. Thanks!
If you have a small greenhouse you could grow them indoors. It is best to start the plants indoors and when they are ready you can transplant them to your garden. Choose a seed. After much testing, the following varieties were proved to provide the best yields: Omega, Linton and Rahab. Linton and Rahab are brown colored and Omega is golden in color. Prepare Soil. Flax seed grows best in soil that is well drained and contains a large amount of organic matter Plant the flax seed. Sow the seeds in early spring. Specific planting times will vary based on where you live, so check with your local seed supplier. Once planted, cover lightly with approximately 1/8-inch of soil. These plants will bloom the following season. If you plant them in the fall, they will bloom in the spring. Again, check with your local grower about best planting times. The ideal spacing is about 10 to 12 inches apart Grow Flax. Flax likes full sun. You will also need a general fertilizer when initially planting and then continue to add each month until harvest. Keep the soil moist, but not wet. Make sure to prune the plants to keep them healthy. Prevent Disease. Flax is prone to fungal disease and other blights. There are many organic and non-organic fungicides to choose from. Recommended for insects are Sevin or Telone; for fungicide: Busam or Captan. Harvest Flax. Flax is ready to harvest when 90 percent of the seed capsules have turned brown. You simply mow it and then rake it up into sections and let it dry. Hope this helps and happy gardening.
