Retting

Retting

Definition: retting

retting: A process used in the preparation of flax, where flax is soaked in water and allowed to rot, so freeing the fibers from the plant stems. Utilizing retting helps farmers produce high-quality flax fibers for textile production.

Author: Christine Torres

14 thoughts on “Retting

  1. If only trolls spent as much time working the land as they do talking online, maybe they’d understand what real country songwriting is. Until then, Farm.FM’s got us covered.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *