{"id":1549,"date":"2024-03-13T16:15:27","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T15:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delinco.eu\/what-are-flax-stalks\/"},"modified":"2024-05-31T15:44:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T13:44:57","slug":"what-are-flax-stalks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/delinco.eu\/en\/what-are-flax-stalks\/","title":{"rendered":"What are flax stalks?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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All practical information about flax stalks<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Wondering what exactly <\/span>flax stalks<\/b> are and how you can optimally use them? We have collected some <\/span>practical information<\/b> for you here. Should you wish to read up on additional information, you can always <\/span>reach out<\/b><\/a> to us. We would be happy to share with you a few details about <\/span>flax<\/b>, <\/span>flax cultivation<\/b> and our own <\/span>brand<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The flax plant<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The flax cultivation<\/div><\/div><\/div>
How to use flax stalks?<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The flax plant<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Flax stalks<\/strong> come from the flax plant. The flax plant has a woody stem<\/strong> along the inside. The flax fibres are located on the outside of the stem. When the flax is processed (also called scutching), the woody stem is broken<\/strong>. Those broken particles are the flax stalks. We cleanse the\u00a0 flax stalks of impurities<\/strong> and strip it of flax seed<\/strong> and we remove the dust<\/strong>. We then pack the flax stalks in bales<\/strong> of about 20 kg. You can purchase the flax stalks both by the bale and by Euro-pallets or industrial pallets. All pallets are always supplied with a waterproof cover<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The long flax fibres are mainly used in the textile sector<\/strong>, also known as linen. The shorter fibres are also used in the textile sector, although they have other applications. The shorter fibres of lesser quality are mainly used in paper<\/strong> such as dollar bills and in insulation materials<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The flax seed<\/strong> is used in both human<\/strong> and animal food<\/strong>. For animal food in particular, we are FCA certified (BC-02 v0.4 \u2013 310317 and BC-05 v0.4 \u2013 151118). Furthermore, linseed is made into linseed oil that is used to treat parquet<\/strong>, among other things. Linseed oil can also often be found in cosmetic products<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Even the dust extracted by our processing plant proves useful for manure processing<\/strong> because it absorbs a lot of moisture from manure.<\/p>\n

As you can see, flax is very durable because every part of the plant is used. In addition, flax is CO<\/strong>2<\/sub><\/strong> negative<\/strong>, which means that the plant stores more CO<\/strong>2<\/sub><\/strong> than is emitted during cultivation and processing. A hectare of flax also extracts more CO2<\/sub> from the air than a hectare of forest and retains it forever in the fibres (e.g. textiles, composites & building materials). With other crops, the stored CO2<\/sub> is released much faster.<\/p>\n

In addition, little water<\/strong> and chemicals<\/strong> are required for flax cultivation and processing. On top of that, flax produces roots up to one metre deep in the soil, which improves the soil structure<\/strong>. The soil then retains water better during dry periods and allows water to seep away better during wet periods. Conclusion: flax is a very sustainable<\/strong> and ecologically<\/strong> responsible<\/strong> crop.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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The flax cultivation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The long-known \u201csummer flax\u201d or \u201cspring flax\u201d is sown annually between mid-March<\/strong> and mid-April<\/strong>. After a growth period of about 100 days, the plant is ripe and can be harvested.<\/p>\n

For a number of years now, winter flax<\/strong> has also been grown. That is sown in mid-October and during the winter the growth<\/strong> stops for several months. The flax can normally be harvested a few weeks earlier.<\/p>\n

The first stage of harvesting is called reaping<\/strong>. The plant is then literally pulled out<\/strong> of the ground and not mowed, which would be impossible due to the fibbers it contains.<\/p>\n

After reaping, the flax lies in rows on the ground to rot<\/strong>. That is a process in which moisture (dew and rain) and heat break down the pectin<\/strong> that holds the fibres to the woody stem. During the processing process, the fibre can then be separated<\/strong> from the stem.<\/p>\n

When one side is sufficiently rooted, the rows of flax are turned<\/strong>, so that the other side can also rot. The flax is then rolled up in bales<\/strong> and stored in our warehouses<\/strong> until it is further processed.<\/p>\n

After harvesting, the flax is scutched<\/strong>. For this, it goes through a swaying line in which the stem is broken. This allows us to separate the flax stalks<\/strong> \u2013 the long and short fibres (called tow) \u2013 and the flax seed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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How to use flax stalks?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To process flax stalks, it is important to remove the old litter<\/strong> and clean your barn completely. The flax slates may be spread out on a damp floor<\/strong>. When scattering fresh bedding, it is necessary to spread a sufficiently thick layer<\/strong> of flax stalks. That equates to about four packs for a 9 m\u00b2 barn or six bales for a 16 m\u00b2 barn.<\/p>\n

If your horse previously stood on straw, it may be helpful to introduce some hay<\/strong> to prevent the horse from eating the flax stalks. Does your horse keep eating the litter anyway? Then it is advisable to always provide some hay. Even if the horses kept eating the flax stalks, it could never cause colic<\/strong> or other conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The manure droppings should be removed daily. The urinating area must also be removed weekly, as well as the wet litter. After that, about half<\/strong> to a full pack<\/strong> should be scattered on top.<\/p>\n

After about 12 weeks<\/strong>, it is recommended to remove all the litter and clean the barn completely before spreading<\/strong> the litter again. However, it is also possible to remove only the wet layer and then mix<\/strong> the remaining dry litter with several new packs of flax stalks.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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