Where Does Sesamum Indicum Grow?

Sesamum indicum is the traditional cultivated type, also referred to as benne. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is grown for its edible seeds, which grow in pods. Leading world producers include Tanzania, Myanmar, India, and Sudan.

Where are sesame plants grown?

Widely cultivated, the sesame plant is found in most of the tropical, subtropical, and southern temperate areas of the world. The aroma and taste of sesame seed are mild and nutlike. The chief constituent of the seed is its fixed oil, which usually amounts to about 44 to 60 percent.

How do you grow Sesamum indicum?

Sow my sesame

Sow seeds of less than 2mm in line or on the fly. For seeds between 2 and 4 mm, sow them in line with a few centimeters space in between. Finally, sow the large seeds in a heap: dig a little hole and put 2 to 5 seeds in it. Cover the seeds 2-3 times their height, add some sand if your soil is very heavy.