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

Recropping restrictions are implemented to prevent crop damage following applications of residual herbicides. The following table is a guide for flax producers to identify any fields that should not be planted to the crop in a specific timeframe, following the… Read More

This edition of the Growing Flax Guide has been thoroughly reviewed and updated. Chapter Leads with subject matter expertise were selected to co-ordinate these revisions by networking with their interprovincial colleagues. Chapter drafts were sent to all Chapter Leads for… 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 April 2024. This list is prone to changes and it is recommended to always refer to Manitoba’s Guide to Field Crop Protection and herbicide labels before in-field applications. Page… 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

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