Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/
Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/
Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Flax may be infested from the time of emergence to maturity by various insect pests. To keep damage low, fields should be examined regularly, and controls applied when infestations reach the economic threshold. Photo credit: Farm & Food Care Sk
Inspecting Flax for Insect Damage and Disease Presence
Flax may be infested from the time of emergence to maturity by various insect pests. To keep damage low, fields should be examined regularly, and controls applied when infestations reach the economic threshold. Photo credit: Farm & Food Care Sk
The stems of a flax plant are filled with strong sinuous fibres that have been used in the production of linen for centuries. It also makes it very difficult to harvest when damp or immature. Farmers usually swath flax and let it dry out before harvest so it doesn't damage their equipment. Photo credit: Farm & Food Care Sk
Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
New flax flowers open early each morning and the petals are usually shed by mid-day. Flower colour can differ by variety and ranges from pale to dark blue, white or pale pink. Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Photo credit: Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, 2020 New flax flowers open early each morning and the petals are usually shed by mid-day. Flower colour can differ by variety and ranges from pale to dark blue, white or pale pink. Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/
Photo credit: Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, 2020 New flax flowers open early each morning and the petals are usually shed by mid-day. Flower colour can differ by variety and ranges from pale to dark blue, white or pale pink. Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/
Photo credit: Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, 2020 New flax flowers open early each morning and the petals are usually shed by mid-day. Flower colour can differ by variety and ranges from pale to dark blue, white or pale pink. Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/
After flowering, maturing flax plants form bolls that contain the developing seeds. A fully developed boll contains ten flax seeds. Green bolls contain white immature seeds that proceed to brown as the boll ripens. Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
After flowering, maturing flax plants form bolls that contain the developing seeds. A fully developed boll contains ten flax seeds. Green bolls contain white immature seeds that proceed to brown as the boll ripens. Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/ Photo credit: Farm & Food Care SK
Photo credit: Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, 2020 After flowering, maturing flax plants form bolls that contain the developing seeds. A fully developed boll contains ten flax seeds. Green bolls contain white immature seeds that proceed to brown as the boll ripens. Why is Flaxseed such a Nutritional Powerhouse? https://canadianfoodfocus.org/health/why-is-flaxseed-such-a-nutritional-powerhouse/
Photo credit: Agriculture In the Classroom SK
Photo credit: Agriculture In the Classroom SK