Serpent

Order seeds

Flax (Linum usitatissimum L. var. intermedia Vav et Ell.)

Secobra Recherches, France

Maximum yield in production:

1.31 tonnes/hectare (standard weight) in Kursk oblast

State Register

Volga‑Vyatka region

Development features

It takes the plant a medium amount of time to come into bloom. The stalk is of a medium height. The corolla colour at budding stage is blue and violet, upon reaching full development — light blue. The base of the pistil is white. The boll is of medium size. The seeds are dark brown. The fat content is 44.5%

Planting time

Regional optimum

Vegetation period

97 days

Seeding rate (viable seed/m²)

5–7 million of viable seeds, 35–45 kg/ha

TKW

6.2 g

Agrophone

The best previous crops are cereals and pulses. Fertiliser application rates: N 60, P 60, K 90

Disease resistance

The variety is susceptible to anthracnose. The disease affects seedlings, leaves, bolls or seeds. Seeds develop dark brown or rusty orange spots.

Crop protection

Seed treatment before sowing is recommended. Leaf application of fungicides from triazole or imidazole class upon appearance of the first signs of anthracnose is required.

Intended use

In food industry (bakery) and for oil production. High Iodine value of 208.6 units.