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The oldest Georgian crop
Flax is cultivated for two purposes: oil and fibre production
Oil-bearing flax was cultivated in Samtskhe-Javakheti province
Flax oil is used in food production, medicine, and perfumery
Flax straw produces fiber used in manufacturing of quality
fabrics
Besides, its straw is used for production of cardboard,
alcohol, acetic acid, acetone
Flax is a wasteless crop
Oil-bearing flax is sawn in early spring
Is harvested as soon as the pods ripen
Yield – 0.6-1.3 ton/ha
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Cereals