ILIM is a variety of oilseed flax (Linum usitatissimum L. var. intermedia), belonging to medium-maturing crops. The plant is characterized by a medium stem length, a blue-violet corolla, and a white stigma. The capsule is of medium size with fringed false septum, and the seeds have a brown color. The variety is distinguished by high yield: in the Volga-Vyatka region it is about 8.2 c/ha, and in the West Siberian region it reaches 18.4 c/ha. The oil content in the seeds is consistently high — about 44.3-44.4%, which makes this variety attractive for oilseed production. Resistance to seed shattering is also at a high level, which contributes to yield preservation.
Flax ILIM is grown as an annual herbaceous plant, flowering from June to July. The seeds have an egg-shaped or elongated-elliptic shape, smooth and shiny, which facilitates their processing and sowing. Historically, flax has been one of the oldest crops, widely distributed in temperate zones of Europe, Asia, and North America. Due to its agrotechnical characteristics, the ILIM variety is well adapted to the conditions of the Volga-Vyatka and West Siberian regions.
This flax variety is valued for its high oil content in seeds and resistance to seed shattering, which ensures a stable and quality yield. It is suitable for cultivation in various climatic conditions, making it a universal choice for agricultural producers focused on oilseed production. Due to its characteristics, ILIM contributes to efficient land use and increased economic return from flax crops.
