Flax
Good to grow
The Proven Seed flax lineup is evidence of the Nutrien Ag
Solutions investment in research and development to
improve opportunity for our customers. With its high
omega-3 fatty acid and fibre content, flax has great human
health benefits — and real potential for growers. variety, WestLin 72 offers good disease resistance, a
strong oil profile and exceptional yield performance and
yield stability.
Proven Seed flax varieties feature better yields, improved
standability and shorter plant height to help with straw
management. Ask your Nutrien Ag Solutions retail for
more information. An identity preserved yellow seeded flax variety offering
a yield advantage over the check, enhanced omega-3
levels and high levels of oil and protein content. NuLin 50
is a NuLin ® flax agronomically similar to traditional flax
varieties, but due to its healthier profile, it gives growers
access to premium end-use markets. Be sure to ask your
Nutrien Ag Solutions retail about our contracting program
and partner for NuLin 50.
NuLin 50 | A healthier profile
WestLin 72 | The new performance leader
Premiering in 2017, WestLin 72 is the new leader in
flax yield performance. A traditional brown seeded flax
YIELD
(% OF CDC BETHUNE) (+/- CDC BETHUNE) MATURITY HEIGHT
WestLin 72 102 +2.5 55.0
NuLin 50 103 +2.0 54.4
VARIETY
(CM)
Source: 2011-2014 Nutrien Ag Solutions Local Performance Checks
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