Flax as a Cover Crop: Durability, Root Systems, and Wildlife Benefits
See how flax performs as a cover crop planted in June and grown through summer heat. Learn why flax builds strong root systems, produces long-lasting residue, and supports both pollinators and wildlife with its extended blooming and seed production.
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0:00 This is flax. Flax is a cool season broadleaf type plant.
0:04 Planted in June so it's grown through the heat of the summer and done.
0:07 Remarkably well. I think flax is a very very durable type residue. This is not
0:13 Something you're going to want to plant if you want a lot of grazing value this.
0:17 Is something that you're going to plant if you want long lasting residue very.
0:21 Very good root system for hosting micro.
0:25 Raisa micro right Sal of flax plants.
0:27 Will bloom. You can see here that this plant is still blooming even though it's
0:37 Here these are becoming mature and the plant is still blooming so indeterminate.
0:42 Crops like this are really good for cover crops because not only are they.
0:46 Producing seed for wildlife benefits but they're also still flowering for the
0:52 Insect benefits and so we like plants like flax as part of a mix. You would not plant flax by itself normally as a cover crop but it's a wonderful addition to any mix. Okay, everything I was going to say.
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