In the Norman countryside and along the coasts, flax constitutes a local tradition. Considered Normandy's green gold, the plant is part of its identity and heritage. Sown between March and April, flax only needs around 100 days to mature. A mild and regularly rainy spring ensures steady fiber growth, and flax quickly reaches 3.3 ft (1 m). Around mid-June, the linens are in bloom for a week, and the fields turn blue every morning before the flowers fade in the afternoon.