Sesame Plant

Image by Diana Taliun Have you ever bitten into a sesame bagel or dipped into some hummus and wondered how to grow and harvest those tiny sesame seeds? When are sesame seeds ready for picking? Since they are…

Image by Victorburnside If all you know about sesame seeds is from eating sesame seed hamburger buns, then you’re missing out. Sesame plant seeds have numerous uses far beyond that burger. So what else can…

Image by Motaz Altahir Sesame in pots grown on your patio or balcony will not give you a huge harvest of seeds, but it’s still worthwhile. You can get about 70 seeds per pod and multiple pods on one small…

Image by Pongasn68 Sesame plant diseases are not common but can cause widespread crop loss when they occur. Most of the diseases of sesame are fungal or bacterial and are easy to avoid with good cropping…

Image by g215 Sesame plants (Sesamum indicum) are lovely plants with attractive, dark-green leaves and tubular white or pink flowers. Best of all, these are the plants that produce sesame seeds. Everybody…

Image by akwitps Sesame is a beautiful plant with dark green foliage and pale pink or white, tube-shaped blooms. Sesame seeds are harvested from dried seed pods in late summer or early fall. Although sesame…

Image by kolesnikovserg Seeds of many varieties have become the belles of the ball recently. With the rise in popularity of ancient grains, natural oil, herbal therapies, and other healthy living options,…

Image by Pongasn68 Growing sesame in the garden is an option if you live in a hot, dry climate. Sesame thrives in those conditions and tolerates drought. Sesame produces pretty flowers that attract…

Image by popovaphoto Sesame seeds are tasty and a kitchen staple. They can be toasted to add nuttiness to dishes or made into nutritious oil and a delicious paste called tahini. If you love growing your own…

Image by ChamilleWhite For many growers the addition of new and interesting crops is one of the most exciting parts of gardening. Whether looking to expand variety in the kitchen garden or seeking to…