Farmers grow oilseed crops for the oil in their seeds. People use these oils for cooking, industrial processes, and biodiesel production. The oils from oilseeds provide a good source of polyunsaturated fats, which researchers have linked to heart health.
About Seeds
Sesame seeds, also known as Sesamum indicum, are the edible seeds of the sesame plant, which is native to tropical areas in Asia, Africa, and South America. The seeds are high in protein, fat, minerals, vitamins, and fiber, and contain lignans, which are antioxidants.
TIME OF SOWING
MAY TO JULY - DECEMBER TO FEBRUARY
SEED RATE PER ACRE
2.5 TO 3.0 KG
DAY TO MATURITY
100 TO 110 DAYS
LEAF COLOUR
GREEN COLOUR
CAPSULE: ARRANGEMENT
ALTERNATE
GRAIN COLOUR
DARK BLACK COLOUR
PLANT HEIGHT
4 TO 5 FEET
YIELD PER ACRE (APPROX)
700 TO 900 KGS
Key Features:
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