Sesame.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Annual herb

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 5 a 10 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 4 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 11

Floración

Mid to late summer

Cuidados

Plant these in a spot that gets plenty of hot sun and ensure the soil drains well. Keep an eye out for yellowing leaves which can signal too much moisture. They really prefer to stay on the drier side once they have settled in.

Riego

Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the active growing season.

Poda

Remove spent flower stalks to encourage the plant to focus energy on seed pod development.

Trasplante

Since this is an annual plant, it is typically grown in the ground and does not require repotting.

Suelo

Well draining sandy loam

pH del suelo

5.5 to 7.0

Temperatura

15 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Annual, typically 4 to 6 months

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally non-toxic, though the seeds are a major allergen.

Niños

The small seeds pose a potential choking hazard for very young children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The foliage may cause mild skin irritation in some people upon direct contact.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen is generally not considered a significant airborne allergen.

Comestibilidad

Sesame seeds are a common allergen and can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals.

Cómo identificarla

• Upright stems with lance shaped leaves
• Tubular white or pinkish flowers
• Rectangular seed pods along the stem
• Small flat oval shaped seeds

Altura

0,6 a 1,5m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,6m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, pink, purple, 2 a 4cm

Frutos

brown, tan, black, white, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Bacterial leaf spot — Small dark spots appear on leaves during periods of high humidity.
• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant sap.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

Spring

Cuidados en invierno

Sesame is an annual and will die back naturally at the end of the season. Simply remove the spent plants once the seeds have been harvested.

En maceta

It grows well in containers, provided the pot is at least 30 centimeters deep and has excellent drainage.

Plant sesame in blocks to ensure better pollination and easier harvesting of the pods.

Buenas compañeras

• Quimbombó — Both plants enjoy similar hot, sunny conditions.
• Caléndula — Marigolds help deter soil pests that might bother the sesame roots.

Especies parecidas

• Sesame — It is a color variant of the same species with a slightly nuttier flavor.

Ciencia

Familia

Pedaliaceae

Género

Sesamum

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Conservación

This species is widely cultivated and not of conservation concern.

It is a heat-loving plant that thrives in well-drained soils and arid environments.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

culinary oil, toasted seeds, ornamental

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does sesame need full sun?

Yes, it requires full sun to produce a good harvest.

Can I grow sesame in a pot?

Yes, it grows well in containers if they are at least 30 centimeters deep.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Sesamum comes from the Greek word sesamon, while the specific epithet indicum refers to its historical association with India.

Bueno saberlo

• The phrase open sesame comes from the way the seed pods burst open when they reach maturity.
• Sesame is highly drought tolerant once established.
• It thrives in hot climates where other crops might struggle.
• Sesame oil is remarkably stable and resists rancidity.

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