05 Sep Production Technology of Flax fibre Cultivation
अलसी (फ्लैक्स रेशा फसल) की खेती कैसे करें? Flax is a fibre crop, which is a member of the genus Linum and belongs to the family Linaceae. Botanically, flax and linseed are same but when it is cultivated for oil then it is known as Linseed and when it is cultivated for fibre it known as Flax. Oilseed and fiber varieties are specialized development of this species. The flax cultivars grown primarily for seed/ oil purpose are relatively short in height and possess more secondary branches and seed capsule. The flax cultivars grown for fiber purpose are tall growing with straight with 100-125 cm height and have fewer secondary branches. Flax or linseed is an annual herbaceous plant with shallow root. Flax fibre is strong, non-lignified, soft, flexible, lustrous, shining, pale yellow colour and possesses high water absorbency quality. Flax contain 80-90% cellulose. It is valued for strength and durability excelling cotton and stronger than cotton, rayon or wool. The ‘Linen’ obtained from flax fibre is one of the best raw materials for textile. In India, Flax is commonly known as Alsi, Tisi, Avise Jinjalu, Jawas, Ali Vidai, Agasi, Pesi and Cheruchana Vithu. At present India imports large amount of flax fibre while flax can be grown successfully in Himanchal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttrakhand, Tarai region of Uttar Predesh,...