When is the best time to harvest sesame?

Sesame harvest time

Sesame matures in September in the north and in August in the south. However, the specific maturity time is related to many factors such as local climate and breeding environment. It must be harvested early to avoid high temperatures. It is best to harvest in autumn, and the market price ranges from 4 to 10 yuan per catty.

Sesame growth cycle

Sesame can be planted in spring and summer. The best sowing time is around May and June, and no later than July. The plant is suitable for growing in a warm, humid environment with fertile soil. The pH value of the soil should be between 6.5-7.5. The most suitable growth temperature is 24-32℃. There must be sufficient sunshine during the growth process. The plant's growth cycle ranges from 90 to 100 days.

Sesame varieties and origins

There are many cultivated varieties of sesame crops. The most common ones are Ji 9014, Jizhi No. 3, Yuzhi No. 4, etc. In addition, it can also be divided according to color into white sesame, black sesame, yellow and white sesame, etc.

Sesame is native to my country's Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. Common producing areas in my country include Henan, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hebei, Yunnan and other provinces. Among them, Xiangcheng white sesame in Henan and Duchang black sesame in Jiangxi are very famous.