flaxseed oil refining equipment plant in south africa

   
flaxseed oil refining equipment plant in south africa
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • flaxseed oil refining equipment plant in south africa
  • Where did flax come from?
  • Flax is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean region of Europe. The Swiss lake dweller people of the Stone Age apparently produced fl ax utilising the fi bre as well as the seed. Flax as a new crop introduced in South Africa is evalu-ated by ARC in some parts of the country for adapta-bility.
  • What is flax used for?
  • Flax produces a strong thread used for sewing and for manufacturing netting, twine and towelling, as well as for weaving linen. Trials on the adaptation of various European fibre flax cultivars to the conditions prevailing in different parts of South Africa were recently carried out at different planting dates.
  • Is flax self-pollinating?
  • Flax is self-pollinating. The life cycle of the flax plant consists of a 45 to 60 day vegetative period, a 15 to 25 day flowering period and a maturation period of 30 to 40 days. Water stress, high temperature and disease can shorten any of these growth periods. Fibre flax grows best in a cool, moist climate.
  • Is fl Ax a new crop in South Africa?
  • Flax as a new crop introduced in South Africa is evalu-ated by ARC in some parts of the country for adapta-bility. Flax is being grown in Western and Eastern Cape provinces under fi eld trials. Fibre fl ax grows best in a cool and moist climate. In hot and dry climates, irrigation is necessary.