Sesame

Sesamum indicum, Pedaliaceae

Zones

7–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Upland CottonGossypium hirsutum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

SafflowerCarthamus tinctorius

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

PennyroyalMentha pulegium

Pest Deterrent

Lambs EarStachys byzantina

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

White JuteCorchorus capsularis

Physical SupportPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Love-Lies-BleedingAmaranthus caudatus

Tall amaranth can shade sesame and both compete for nutrients

Niger SeedGuizotia abyssinica

Both oilseed crops compete for nutrients and growing space

Uses

Functions

FoodOil

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Sesame grow in?

Sesame grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Sesame?

Good companions for Sesame include Upland Cotton, Safflower, Pennyroyal, Lambs Ear, White Jute.

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