Sesame Seeds (Sesamum indicum)
Sesame Seeds (Sesamum indicum)
Sesame Seeds (Sesamum indicum)
Sesame Seeds (Sesamum indicum)

Sesame Seeds (Sesamum indicum)

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Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.
Thomas Jefferson planted Sesame, or "Benni", for many years at Monticello in order to press a salad oil from the seeds. He wrote in 1811, "I did not believe there existed so perfect a substitute for olive oil". Sesame has been cultivated for centuries as a food in India and tropical Africa, but in European countries it has been used primarily for the oil. Jefferson also planted Sesame as a border plant because of its ornamental qualities. Jefferson-documented: This plant was documented by Thomas Jefferson in his Garden Book, Notes on the State of Virginia, or other writings.

Direct sow seeds after the last spring frost. For shorter growing seasons, start seeds indoors 4 weeks before the last frost date. Approximately 145-150 seeds per packet.

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Details

Genus Sesamum
Species indicum
Exposure Full Sun
Planting Method Direct Sow
Planting Depth 1/4"
Days to Emerge 7 - 14
Plant Spacing 2' apart
Habit 4 - 6' H
Jefferson documented

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