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Sesame

Sesame

Sesamum indicum

Easy difficultyKharif/Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Low
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Min pot size
10" pot
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Start from
Broadcast or line sowing

About Sesame

Sesame is a warm-season crop known for its oil-rich seeds used in cooking and baking. While traditionally a field crop, compact and improved varieties can be grown in medium grow bags on sunny terraces, offering fresh seeds for home use.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
25-35°C
Heat stress above
40°C
Cold stress below
18°C
Humidity
Low
Rain sensitivity
High

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–90
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 91–94
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 95–125

Common pests and diseases

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