How to grow Flax

Linum usitatissimum

Seed viability is two years.

These estimates for how long Flax takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Flax to germinate?: 7 days
Average 7 days | Min 6 days | Max 13 days (7)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Flax?: + 55 days
Average 55 days | Min 52 days | Max 59 days (4)
Days to Maturity How long until Flax is ready for harvest / bloom?: + days
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Flax?: = days

Flax is among one of the oldest fibre crops in the world, dating back to approximately 5000 years ago.

Common flax, Linseed

Linum usitatissimum L.