Seasame- Black Seed
Sesamum Indicum L
Sesame seeds are small, oil-rich seeds produced by the Sesamum indicum plant in pods. Whether you are into the seeds or not, this makes a wonderful pollinator plant. Sesame loves hot weather in well drained soil. Super easy to grow, this one is a no brainer for your butterfly garden or Summer vegetable garden. Sesame seeds have been used in folk medicine for thousands of years and have a wide range of possible health benefits.
Days to germination |
10-14 days |
Days to maturity |
85 days |
Life cycle |
Annual |
Plant time |
Mid Spring through Mid Summer |
Spacing |
6-8 inches |
Sun |
Full Sun, well drained soil |
Soil temperature |
75-85 degrees |
Optimum soil P.H |
5.0-8.0 |
Height |
24-60 inches |
Harvest |
Summer through Rarly Fall |