WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sesame seeds grow into sesame plants. The plants produce fruit pods that contain sesame seeds. Sesame plants are farmed and cultivated for their seeds. They’re often farmed in dry climates in Asia and Africa.

Detailed explanation-2: -Soil. Sesame can be grown on a wide range of soils but well drained light to medium textured soils are preferred. The optimum pH range is 5.5 to 8.0, acidic or alkaline soils are not suitable.

Detailed explanation-3: -Currently, sesame is grown widely in the warmer regions of the world, with the largest production occurring in Sudan, India, Myanmar and Tanzania. In many countries it is quite often grown as a minor crop in the farm and is used to add flavor and variety to local dishes rather than as a primary source of cooking oil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sesame seed farming refers to the cultivation of the edible seeds of the flowering sesame plant. The scientific name for sesame is Sesamum indicum, which belongs to the Pedaliaceae family.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sesame seeds germinate best at temperatures between 68 and 75 degrees. They are indeterminate plants, which means they will continue to bloom and set seed capsules over a long period in the summer, with peak flowering in July and early August.