Cover crops
Linseed
Linseed is a thin upright plant that establishes easily, developing a deep fibrous root that has the ability to condition soil to depth.
Product benefits (ACRES)
- For ACRES, a mixture of at least two crops from the prescribed list must be sown.
- Linseed cover crops must remain in situ until after 1 January.
Usage instructions
| Rate | 30kg/ha |
| Time | Sow Linseed from mid-July up until 15 September if sowing for ACRES |
| Frost tolerance | Poor but will stand through winter |
| Biomass | Lower biomass than other cover crops |
| Pests and diseases | Generally not a problem |