Sesame
Sesamum indicum
Family: Pedaliaceae
Sesame grows in full sun and prefers light, fertile, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Sesame
Sesame growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Light, fertile, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-8.0, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-11 as an annual. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Sesame as 7-14 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days.
Plant Overview
Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is listed in the Pedaliaceae family and categorized as a seed crop with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0133
- Family
- Pedaliaceae
- Plant type
- Seed Crop
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Sesame is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Light, fertile, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 7-11 as an annual.
- Hardiness zones
- 7-11 as an annual
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Light, fertile, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-8.0
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-14 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-14 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-120 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.