Production Resources

Seed treatments are commonly used across Manitoba on numerous crop types. Here is more information about how they work and what pests they target in wheat, barley and flax. Read More

The 2022 growing season had varied precipitation accumulation across the province, not only due to heavy spring flooding but throughout the season. In late October, the Available Water Holding Capacity was measured from 0 – 120 cm depth in over… Read More

Flax growth stages (Turner 1987; adapted from Chapter 4 of Flax Council of Canada ’s Growing Flax Production, Management & Diagnostic Guide ” (Fifth Edition) Read More

Flax grows well on most soils, except those that are poorly drained, and very sandy soils with poor water retention. Avoid following flax on canola stubble, as phosphorus uptake in flax will be reduced. Flax responds well to fertile soils,… Read More

This factsheet represents herbicides registered on flax and available as of January 1, 2022. This list can change quickly, and it is recommended to always refer to the Guide to Field Crop Protection and herbicide labels before in-field applications. Read More

Weeds reduce yield and the quality of flax seed and flax straw. Weed control in flax is very important because flax is a poor competitor with weeds as it produces little shade and uses water and nutrients less efficiently compared… Read More

Manitoba Flax Growers Association, Flax Council of Canada Read More

Flax can be chemically desiccated or swathed to dry down stalk tissue and green weeds after the crop has reached physiological maturity (75% of bolls are brown). Dessicated crops can then be straight combined, but swathing may be preferred when… Read More

Historically, wilt and rust have been the diseases that posed a threat to flax production, but recently, the incidence of pasmo and powdery mildew has been widespread, particularly in Manitoba. They have caused localized disease epidemics. Maintaining the resistance to… Read More