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| Camelina - a well suited low-input, dryland crop for Southern Alberta Camelina Sativa (L) (Cruciferous Family) Camelina is native to southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia. As a cultivated plant it has been known for about 4000 years. In Europe it was used as an oil plant in the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and in the Middle Ages. In the 21st century the biggest producers are Germany, Poland, and the USSR. Plant Characteristics - small seed, about ½ the size of canola - bushel weight of 50 lbs - the plant grows 20 - 40 inches in height in 80 - 100 days - narrow, smooth edged basal leaves are 2 - 4 inches long - the stem is smooth and branches in the upper third of the plant - flowers are pale yellow (self-fertilizing) - a pear-like pod holds 8 - 10 yellow or brownish yellow seeds Camelina is valuable in several markets. By supplying bio-refining processors in the USA and Canada we will extract various components from the seed. Therefore, obtaining the highest value for growers. |
| Press Release: Camelina Debuts in Southern Alberta |
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