If flax grows well on its own when it has rain and sun, You need to master a good technique for the rest. After flowering, it is judgment and the men's hands that take over. They pull up the plant, lay it on the ground and leave it for 2 to 5 weeks. This is where they decide when to roll it into straw bales. You have to choose the right time so as not to damage the rod. It must be dry. The technician will take some samples to the factory for inspection and clearance.