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.
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Days to germination |
10-14 days |
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Days to maturity |
85 days |
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Life cycle |
Annual |
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Plant time |
Mid Spring through Mid Summer |
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Spacing |
6-8 inches |
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Sun |
Full Sun, well drained soil |
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Soil temperature |
75-85 degrees |
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Optimum soil P.H |
5.0-8.0 |
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Height |
24-60 inches |
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Harvest |
Summer through Rarly Fall |