PDF Product Sheet Linseed, oilseed flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) Characteristics: Annual Leaves: sessile, linear to lanceolate, thin wax layer Height: up to about 80-120 cm Flowers: white to purple Root: taproot with partly strong lateral roots Environmental needs: Sensitive to soil compaction and capping Not suitable for heavy, humus-rich soils Requires little water Sensitive to frost < -5 °C Use: Component in catch crop mixtures Oil and fibre production Green manure: Good weed suppressant Function within TerraLife: Dry germinating Deep rooting Si-fixing Mycorrhization-promoter Tap rooting Neutral within crop rotation TerraLife mixtures: BioMax DT MaizePro DT Rigol DT SolaRigol DT DSV variety: LIRINA For source references click here. Interesting articles about cover crops Approved retailer Approved retailer Approved retailer