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Black Sesame

Sesamum indicum var. nigrum, Pedaliaceae

Zones
7–11
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Antagonistic Plants

Bread Seed PoppyPapaver somniferum

Poppy species produce alkaloids that can inhibit germination and growth of oil-producing crops like sesame

Sodom AppleCalotropis procera

Sodom apple produces toxic latex and allelopathic compounds that strongly inhibit crop plants including sesame

Japanese IndigoPersicaria tinctoria

Japanese indigo contains indican and other compounds that can inhibit oil crop germination and growth

LogwoodHaematoxylum campechianum

Logwood's tannins and shade from woody growth can inhibit herbaceous oil crops

Wild SesameSesamum radiatum

Related sesame species compete intensely for identical growing conditions and soil nutrients

Common Questions

What zones does Black Sesame grow in?

Black Sesame grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11.

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