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Sesame- Tan Seed

Sesame- Tan Seed

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Sesame-Tan Seed

Sesamum indicum

 stunning 3+ foot flower stalks are lined with delicate foxglove-like blossoms that glow rose-pink and are surprisingly easy to produce. White, Black, and Tan Sesame is drought tolerant and will do fine in poor soil conditions. Depending on when you plant, Sesame will bloom from late Spring to frost. Sesame seed heads are fascinating and completely breathtaking. They are easy to harvest and clean with fans, colanders and screens. I just dry out the pods on large cookie sheets, which removes about 1/3 of the seeds. When completely dry, I put the pods in a ziplock bag, and shake it when I want seeds. The seeds settle in the bottom of theSesame's bag.

Days to germination

 10-14 days

Days to maturity

85 days

Life cycle

 Annual

Plant time

Mid Spring to Mid Summer

Spacing

24-36 inches 

Sun

Full sun, well drained soil

Soil temperature

75-85 degrees

Optimum soil P.H

6.5-7.0

Height

20-60 inches

Harvest

Early Summer to Frost

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  • “All items arrived quickly and well packaged. I usually expect to have one or two live items out of a batch, but they are all thriving. I couldn’t be happier!”

    David L.
    August 2026
  • “My live plants were packed like they belonged in Ft Knox. 😂 They really were packed beautifully. Only one plant, a bee balm, is questionable but signs that it will recover are happening. All in all I am thrilled with my plants and seeds. Some of my coreopsis have already sprouted!”

    Jacquie R.
    September 2026
  • “Plants were ready quick at a good price with great packaging. Very happy with my purchase.”

    Will B.
    May 2026
  • “I’ve ordered seeds from Whitwam Organics 3 or 4 times now. I love the simple packaging, clear planting guidelines, and variety they offer. Great germination rates!! The bare root plants I’ve ordered have come healthy, so healthy that the wild rabbits always approve of my menu upgrades! 😂🐰”

    Chanda B.
    August 2026
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