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Before the introduction of cotton and synthetic fibers, linen held a significant place in the households of old Quebec. It was used everywhere, from sheets to socks! And even before that, this plant has quite a history! Linen was probably the first plant fiber to be woven. It is believed to have been first domesticated in the Fertile Crescent region. Remains dating back 36,000 years have been found in a cave in Georgia. It was also a preferred textile in ancient Egypt. The fiber yields a flexible, lightweight, absorbent, thermoregulating, and durable fabric, which explains its popularity. The plant is easy to grow, and its delicate blue flowers are charming. The fibers are located in the core of the stem and are extracted through a controlled decomposition process called retting.

The Palestinian linen is part of the Linen Preservation Program. It is cultivated for its fibers.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Little information exists about this linen. It originates from Palestine and was cultivated before 1955.

Number of seeds per packet: 200

Before the introduction of cotton and synthetic fibers, flax held a significant place in Quebecois households of yore. It was used everywhere, from bed sheets to stockings! And even before that, this plant has quite a history! Flax was likely the first plant fiber to be woven. It is believed to have been first domesticated in the Fertile Crescent region. Remains dating back 36,000 years have been found in a cave in Georgia. It was also a preferred textile in ancient Egypt. The fiber produces a fabric that is supple, lightweight, absorbent, thermoregulating, and durable, which explains its popularity. The plant is easy to cultivate, and its delicate blue flowers add to its charm. The fibers are found in the core of the stem and are extracted through a controlled decomposition process called retting.

The flax from Romania is part of the flax preservation program

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Information and photographs provided by Kevin Prescott during his participation in the Program.

Number of seeds per packet: 200

Before the introduction of cotton and synthetic fibers, flax held a significant place in the households of yesteryear Quebec. It was used everywhere, from bed linens to socks! And even before that, this plant has quite a history! Flax was probably the first plant fiber to be woven. It is believed to have been first domesticated in the region of the Fertile Crescent. Remains dating back 36,000 years have been found in a cave in Georgia. It was also a preferred textile in ancient Egypt. The fiber produces a flexible, lightweight, absorbent, thermoregulating, and durable fabric, which explains its popularity. The plant is easy to grow, and its delicate blue flowers are quite lovely. The fibers are found in the core of the stem and are extracted through a controlled decomposition process called retting.

The Nathalie flax is part of the flax preservation program

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Harvest one month after flowering, or two weeks after seed capsules have formed.

Number of seeds per packet: 200