Oilseeds· Sesamum indicum
Guide de culture du Sesame
One of the oldest oilseed crops, cultivated for over 5,000 years. Seeds contain 50% oil and 25% protein. Drought-tolerant, grown across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Used in oil, tahini, confectionery, and cosmetics.
Conditions de croissance
Exigences du sol
Type de sol et pH
Meilleurs types de sol : sandy loam, loam
Plage de pH : 5.5 - 8 (optimal : 6.5)
Drainage : excellent
Guide de plantation
Rendement et économie
Ravageurs et maladies courants
Ravageurs courants
- sesame webworm
- aphids
- gall midge
Maladies courantes
- Fusarium wilt
- bacterial leaf spot
- Cercospora leaf spot
- charcoal rot
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Conseils de culture
Harvest when lower capsules begin to split — delay causes shattering and seed loss
Non-shattering varieties (like Shandaweel 2022) enable mechanical harvest and reduce losses by 20%
Excellent rotation crop after cereals — deep taproot breaks compaction and low N requirement
Questions fréquentes
How long does Sesame take to grow?
Sesame typically takes 100 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 5 days. The best planting season is spring, summer.
What soil does Sesame need?
Sesame grows best in sandy loam, loam soil with a pH of 5.5-8. Excellent drainage is required.
What temperature does Sesame need?
Sesame grows best at 25-35°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: high.
What is the expected yield for Sesame?
Sesame yields approximately 800 kg/hectare under good conditions.
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