Sesame.

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Niveau d'entretien

Moyenne

Type de plante

Annual herb

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 5 à 10 jours

Taille adulte

2 to 4 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 9 à 11

Floraison

Mid to late summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining sandy loam

pH du sol

5.5 to 7.0

Température

15 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Élevée

Durée de vie

Annual, typically 4 to 6 months

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

Pollen is generally not considered a significant airborne allergen.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,6 à 1,5m

Envergure

0,3 à 0,6m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, pink, purple, 2 à 4cm

Fruits

brown, tan, black, white, Autumn

Problèmes courants

• 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.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

Spring

Hivernage

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 pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Pedaliaceae

Genre

Sesamum

Ordre

Lamiales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles

Utilisations

culinary oil, toasted seeds, ornamental

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.

Aussi dans

• Plantes résistantes à la sécheresse