Is it profitable to grow flax? Is it profitable to grow flax?

Is growing flax profitable?

The market prospects of flax are good in recent years, especially with the rise of retro style. People's demand for linen products is getting higher and higher, and the planting technology is gradually maturing. Although the economic benefits are not very high in comparison, it is still possible to make money.

Profits and Benefits of Planting Flax

The current market price of flax is 5-8 yuan per catty, which is not very expensive. Both flax fiber and flax seeds can be sold. After deducting the planting costs, the net income per mu of land is about 1,300-2,000 yuan, and the economic benefits are not particularly high.

High-yield cultivation techniques for flax

1. Processing seeds

When sowing flax, you need to choose seeds with full grains and no defects, remove seeds that are too small or have insect pests, and then expose the seeds to the sun for 1-2 days, which can increase the germination rate of the seeds.

2. Sowing

When sowing flax, pay attention to the sowing density. About 100-110 kilograms can be sown per hectare. If the sowing is too dense, the yield may be reduced.

3. Field management

Flax has a relatively large demand for nutrients, especially nitrogen and potassium fertilizers, and the demand for nitrogen fertilizers is relatively large in the early stages of growth.