Flax plants in bloom at the PA Flax Project's square-yard plot in Philadelphia. WESA's local, independent journalism is only possible because of financial support from readers like you. Please support ...

Self-confessed "flax nut" Kathy Kirwan says she has fallen in love with the "circular" nature of the plant [BBC] Flax once defined Northern Ireland, with a thriving linen industry. But changing ...

Ask the pupils to record the stages of the growth of their own plants so they can compare this to the diagram. It takes about 100 days for flax to grow from seed to harvest. Traditionally in Ireland ...

Hemp seeds and flaxseeds have become popular for their impressive nutritional profiles and potential health benefits. Flaxseeds come from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum) and have long been used ...

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Flax seeds are small oil seeds that contain omega-3 fats, fiber, and other plant compounds. They may help improve digestion and reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Flax ...

I tend to be wary of anything labeled a “superfood,” but I make an exception for seeds, particularly chia, flax and hemp. These tiny wonders, often referred to as “super seeds,” punch well above their ...