Black Sesame Seeds - Heirloom Herbal Plant for Home Gardens

Black Sesame Seeds produce Sesamum indicum, an annual warm-season plant grown for its small dark seeds and attractive foliage. Black sesame is commonly cultivated in home gardens, vegetable plots, and specialty crop gardens. It performs best in full sun, warm temperatures, fertile well-draining soil, and moderate watering.

Features

• Produces small dark black sesame seeds
• Warm-season annual crop
• Suitable for home gardens and vegetable plots
• Performs well in sunny locations
• Adapted to warm growing conditions
• Suitable for specialty crop gardening

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Sesamum indicum
• Common Name (US): Black Sesame
• Seed Type / Variety: Spice and Oilseed Crop
• Growth Habit: Upright annual herb
• USDA Zones: 8–11
• Planting Season: Spring to Summer
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season Months: April–June
• Germination: 7–14 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; avoid prolonged waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: 2–4 ft tall
• Plant Spacing: 6–12 in apart