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Sesame

    Description

    Sesame is a warm season broadleaf that is normally grown for the oil content of the seed. It is one of the oldest cultivated plants and has been grown by people for over 4,000 years. Sesame loves hot weather and can grow with very limited water as well as being fairly tolerant of low pH soils. Sesame can grow 5-6 tall and will put on bell-shaped, white and purple flowers late in the season which makes it a great addition to a full season pollinator mix. Sesame has little to no forage value as livestock will not graze it, but it can still be a good addition to a grazing mix so there is some taller standing structure after the cattle have grazed the paddock.

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      Seeding Rate: 8 lbs per acre.

        Description

        Sesame is a warm season broadleaf that is normally grown for the oil content of the seed. It is one of the oldest cultivated plants and has been grown by people for over 4,000 years. Sesame loves hot weather and can grow with very limited water as well as being fairly tolerant of low pH soils. Sesame can grow 5-6 tall and will put on bell-shaped, white and purple flowers late in the season which makes it a great addition to a full season pollinator mix. Sesame has little to no forage value as livestock will not graze it, but it can still be a good addition to a grazing mix so there is some taller standing structure after the cattle have grazed the paddock.
        When is the right time to plant?

        Sesame has a minimum germination temp of 65 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
        Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?

        Basic Info

        N Fix Potential None
        Seeds/lb 150,000
        C/N at Maturity Medium
        Growth Habit Upright
        Root Type/Depth Medium Taproot
        Cold Kill 32 °F
        Dry Matter Potential 3 - 4 tons/acre

        Use & Characteristics

        Maturity 110 days
        Lasting Residue Good
        Palatability Poor
        Hay Harvest Poor
        Regrowth Poor
        Deep Compaction Good
        Surface Compaction Good
        Weed Suppression Good
        Crimp Kill Easy

        Planting

        Plant Depth 1/2"
        Min Germ Temp 65 °F
        Drilled Seed Rate 8 lbs/acre
        Broadcast Seed Rate 15 lbs/acre

        Tolerance

        Heat Excellent
        Drought Excellent
        Shade Poor
        Wet Soil Poor
        Low Fertility Fair
        Low pH Soil Very Good
        High pH Salinity Fair
        High pH Calcareous Very Good

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