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Flaxseed

Name: Flaxseed
Brand: Plains Cover Crop

Summary

Flaxseed is a versatile cover crop and oilseed that improves soil structure and suppresses weeds. Its deep roots help break up compacted soil while adding organic matter.

Seeding Rates:

Drilled: 40 lb/acre
Broadcast: 48 lb/acre
Seeds per pound: ~80,000

Cost:

$1.30 / lb

Traits:

_{*Ratings are based on a scale of 0-10 (poor-excellent)}

C:N Ratio: 70
Nitrogen Fixation: 0
Salinity Tolerance: 7
Tolerances: Grazing (6), Frost (4), Drought (6)

Soil Benefits:

Organic Matter: 6
Nutrient Cycling: 7
Weed Suppression: 4
Nematode Control: 0