What is yellow linen?
Linum flavum or yellow linen is originally from the Eastern Mediterranean and India. It is one of the oldest known cultivated crops that extends up to 30,000 BCE. Yellow linseed is used in landscaping and has many commercial applications. Unfortunately, the yellow linseed plant is susceptible to several fungal diseases and viruses.
yellow linen, also known as Golden Flax, Solin and Linen seeds, grows four to nine in the US Ministry of Agriculture. This means that it tolerates yellow flax of the lowest temperature is -30 ° Fahrenheit (-34.4 ° Celcius). Predvačtí it grow in an area with full sun. Yellow linen is best in alluvial soil or deep, rich aluminum soil. It does not grow well in clay, gravel and sand soils. Its water needs are average, but should not be overloaded.
These plants range from 6 to 18 inches (15-45 cm) in height; They produce bright yellow five-play flowers from late spring to mid-summer. Its flowers are 1/4do 3/8 inch (0.63-0.95 cm) indiameter. Its evergreen leaves are slim and measure 3/4 to 1-1/2 inches (20-40 mm) long. Yellow linseed produces its seeds in small, dry, brown capsules.
This kind of flax is often grown in rock gardens and as a decoration in home treatment. It attracts bees, butterflies and birds in the yard. Because it is tolerant of drought, some gardeners use it for xeriscaping or planting in a landscape that does not need more water than it gets natural. Plants should be deployed between 9-15 inches (22-38 cm) apart, depending on the size of the plant.
Today, flax is grown commercially for seeds and fibers. It is used to produce fishing nets, fabrics, dyes and paper. Yellow linen is also added to some cosmetic products such as hair gel and soap. In addition, linen seed is considered a nutritional supplement and has been shown to reduce cholesterol and help even blood sugar levels in diabetesIkas.
fungal diseases such as brown tribal mold, root rot, rust, mold and rot and defect, tend to be mortified. Plants can be infected with crankle or descending with chlorosis case or stem of twisting and bending. If a person becomes ill, he should be isolated from other plants. Fungicides are useful for eradication of fungal infections. Chlorosis can be prevented by monitoring pH of soil levels, not by overload and measures using herbicides in the vicinity.