Sesame

Sesamumindicum

Genus
Sesamum (SES-uh-mum)
Species
indicum (IN-dih-kum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Herbs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Menifee, California

Savannah, Georgia

Aurora, Missouri

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Austin, Texas

Chesapeake, Virginia

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2008 | neutral

There are multiple cultivars of sesame, but they are usually differentiated by mature seed color. The white seeded versions are more popu...Read More

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Brandon, MS (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

Sesame has been used for thousands of years to flavor food and breads. It originated in India, but is now grown in most tropical and sub...Read More

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