Flax

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Cover Crop Name:
Flax
Scientific Name:
Linum usitatissimum L.
Growth Season:
Cool Season
Plant Type:
Broadleaf
Life Cycle:
Annual
Plant Architecture:
Upright plant architecture
Relative Water Use:
Medium water use
Salinity Tolerance:
Fair salinity tolerance
Seeding Depth:
½ – 1 ½ inch
Mycorrhizal Association:
Benefits from arbuscular mycorrhizal associations
Other Notes:
• Flowers attract pollinators
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