Camelina (False Flax) for Spring Sowing

What Camelina (False Flax) for Spring Sowing is

Camelina (False Flax) for Spring Sowing (Camelina sativa) is an annual herb of the Cabbage family (Brassicaceae). Camelina, also known as false flax or gold-of-pleasure, is an ancient oil crop rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E.

The oil is a tasty raw seasoning and can be used for cooking. The seeds themselves are excellent for feeding poultry, ensuring exceptional egg production.

False flax is used in cosmetics and cooking. The edible seeds can be sprinkled over salads and are also used to produce biodiesel.

Camelina is an old oil crop with oil rich in omega-3.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 92%
• Seeds per packet: 2924–3956 pcs (4 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March and April; direct
• Flowering: June and July
• Harvest: May – July
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Camelina (False Flax) for Spring Sowing

Camelina (False Flax) for Spring Sowing seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower in June and July. The crop is harvested from May to July. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Camelina (False Flax) for Spring Sowing

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Flowers between June and July. Its rich four-petalled flowers are pale yellow and cross-shaped. As a summer annual, camelina grows to a height of 30-120 cm, with branching stems that become woody as they ripen. The plant prefers light, medium loam and clay soils, requiring well-drained ones. It can grow in nutrient-poor soils. Prepare weed-free soil in spring. Sprinkle the seed on the surface and press it in. Keep evenly moist until germination. Harvest when the seeds are fully ripe and hard. Camelina gives a high yield.

Undemanding.

Harvest and use

Harvest when the pods ripen.

Frequently asked questions

When should Camelina (False Flax) for Spring Sowing be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 2924–3956 seeds, pack size 4 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 92%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.