Linseed is an ancient crop of the world, first domesticated in Fertile Crescent 9000 years ago. It is a food and fibre crop of immense agro-industrial importance. Its seed contains 35-44% oil. Linseed oil, being rich in unsaturated fatty acids mainly Linolinic acid, serves as a nutritional supplement and is beneficial to reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, it is extensively used in paint industry due to its drying capacity. Flax fibre is used to make best quality fabric. In Pakistan, it is a traditional oilseed crop mainly grown for animal and human consumption. In Punjab, it is a rabi crop grown in districts of Narowal, Gujrat, MandiBahauddin, Toba Tek Singh, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar. Farmers may cultivate Linseed to fulfill their domestic needs.
Oilseeds Research Institute, Faisalabad
Sr. No. |
Variety Name |
Year of Release |
Sowing Time |
Yield Potential (Maund/Acre) |
Recommended Areas |
Salient Features |
|
1 |
Roshni |
2018 |
20th October-10th November |
30.06 |
Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
High yielding, Short duration, high oil content, Lodging and disease tolerant. |
| 2 | Chandni | 1988 | 20th October -10th November | 20 | Irrigated Areas of Punjab | Fairly resistant to lodging, higher oil contents, fair quantity of fiber and high yield. |