Flax

Flax seeds add a nice nutritious nutty flavor to many dishes and the fibrous stalks can be spun into fiber.  Growing this plant in the Northwest is so easy that it’s almost seen as a weed. 

First grow the flax: 

 

Once it has matured and the seed pods are fully formed, harvest it and let it dry in a dark place.  Once the seed heads are dry lay them on a cloth and crush the seed heads to release the small seeds. 

 

Next winnow it to separate the grains from the chaff. 

 

Here is the final product; lovely golden flax seeds. 

To learn more about how to process the stalks into fiber visit here.

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