Linseed Coop Evaluation in Interlake
Dr. Helen Booker (flax breeder), CDC Saskatoon
To compare newly registered cultivars (SVPG entries) and experimental lines (FP entries) from University of Saskatchewan, Crop Development Centre Flax Breeding Program with check flax varieties.
The year 2019 was the second year of testing for these flax entries and the entries differed in their yield performance at Arborg site. Generally, top performing entries at this site were similar to other Zone 3 sites. Overall results will be reported after completing 2020 testing at all the sites.
The coop trial was conducted at Melita, Roblin, Arborg and Carberry in Manitoba. There were other sites across Saskatchewan, Alberta and Quebec in various soil zones but they will not be discussed in this report. For more information, flax breeder Dr Helen Booker can be contacted at 1-306-966-5878.