What kind of crop is sesame? It is an oil crop.

What kind of crop is sesame

Sesame is a kind of grain, also known as sesame, fat sesame, oil sesame, etc. It belongs to the family Pedulaceae and the genus Sesame. It is one of the main oil crops and is mostly distributed in temperate and tropical regions. It is called the "king of eight grains" and has high nutritional value and edible value.

Sesame production area distribution

Sesame prefers a warm growing environment. Its origin is the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. my country's production areas are mostly concentrated in the Yellow River and Yangtze River basins, such as Henan, Hubei, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hebei and other provinces, among which Henan has the largest output.

Sesame yield and economic benefits

Generally speaking, sesame is divided into two types, black and white. The yield of black sesame is slightly higher. The main varieties are Toshiba No. 8, Toshiba No. 10, etc., with an output of about 80-100 kilograms per mu. If the environment is suitable, high-yield varieties can reach more than 100 kilograms.

The market price of sesame is around 18-20 yuan per catty, which is still very high compared to other crops. The profit per mu of land can reach around 3,000-4,000 yuan. The market demand and export demand are both huge, and the supply exceeds the demand. Therefore, the current market prospects for sesame planting are still very good.