![]() ![]() Sesame is adapted to fertile, well-drained soils and is not salt tolerant. Specific Areas of Adaptation: Soil preference World production of vegetable oil (2005) Oil type Reference: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for 2005 Note that FAO still does not recognize the differentiation between rapeseed and canola. NOTE: Although Palm and coconuts are not strictly oil seeds, they are raised specifically for vegetable oil, and so some people put them in the same tables as oilseeds. Table 1: World production of edible oil seeds (2005) Oil crops (Latest data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for 2005 ( ). Sesame ranks twelveth in world vegetable oil produced–907,440 million tons, see Table 2. Sesame ranks sixth in the world production of edible oil seeds–3,312,986 million tons, see Table 1. Sesame is a very leafy plant that terminates and self-defoliates without a frost. It will grow in all parts of Texas, but frost may injure it on the North Plains (when planted late). It is highly drought resistant and grows best in areas where cotton does well. In the United States, shattering types are used to attract wildlife, particularly doves, quail, and pheasants. ![]() Shattering varieties are used in countries where sesame is harvested manually. Sesaco has developed several varieties of shatter resistant sesame for direct harvest. With the first capsule located 1 to 2.5 feet from ground, depending on moisture, fertility, variety, and temperatures. There are approximately 50 to 80 seeds per capsule. Indehiscent, seamless, and shatter resistant lines will not have the seed drop out when the plant is inverted. Most capsules split open at maturity but the indehiscent capsule will not. In dry weather or under low fertility the plants will stop blooming sooner. Higher heat units will accelerate maturity. The cycle is dependent on heat units and availability of moisture and fertility. It is not dependent on a frost to stop flowering. However, sesame varieties grown in the United States will stop blooming based on its cycle. In some parts of the world, the plants will continue blooming until cut. ![]() Sesame is indeterminate in that it does not have a capsule on the last node. Some varieties have 6 flowers per stem per day for 25 – 40 days. In West Texas, it is generally 3 – 6 feet.įlowers appear about 38 – 45 days after planting with 2 flowers per stem per day for about 35 – 40. Sesame is an erect annual plant that can reach 4 -7 feet in height when planted early under high moisture conditions. Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is a broadleaf summer crop that belongs to the Pedaliaceae plant family which has bell-shaped flowers and opposite leaves. The largest use is on top of buns and in snack foods. Whole seed condiments is the primary use of the sesame grown by producers in the United States. Annually, over 8000 tons of sesame oil is imported into the United States. Also, sesame oil is used in paints, soaps, cosmetics, perfumes and insecticides. The outstanding characteristic of sesame oil is its stability and keeping quality as well as resistance to rancidity. It is often considered the “queen” of vegetable oils. Sesame oil is used as a salad or cooking oil and in shortening, margarine and soap. ![]()
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