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About Sesamum Seeds

Sesamum (Sesamum indicum), known in India as til, ellu or gingelly, is one of the country's oldest and most important oilseed crops, prized for its high oil content (often 45–50%) and its edible, protein-rich seeds. India is among the world's largest producers, and sesame enjoys steady demand from the edible-oil industry, food processing, confectionery, the export market and traditional uses like til laddu and gingelly oil. A hardy, short-duration crop that tolerates heat and dry conditions; sesamum is well-suited to rainfed and marginal lands, making it a low-input, dependable choice for farmers across many states.

Sesamum seeds are available in white, brown and black seed-coat types, across improved open-pollinated and research varieties in early and medium maturity groups. White-seeded types generally command a premium for the table; confectionery and export markets and often carry higher oil percentages, while brown and black types have strong regional and traditional demand. Improved varieties are chosen for high oil content, uniform maturity, disease tolerance, and better yield. Being quick (about 80–90 days) and adaptable to kharif, semi-rabi and summer sowing, sesamum fits well into rotations and intercropping systems.

Featured Sesamum Seed Brands and Products

• Indo-US Biotech: Indo-US 9 (Premium White, 49% Oil), Swastik-99, Indo-US 999, Indo-US 99, Sesamum 05
• Jakson Seeds: Jakson 11 (Research Variety, White Sesamum)

Why should farmers choose sesamum seeds?

Sesamum is a hardy, short-duration oilseed crop that performs well on rainfed and marginal lands with low input, making it dependable and cost-effective. With high oil content and steady demand from the edible-oil industry, food and confectionery makers, and the export market — especially for premium white seed — it offers reliable returns. Its heat and drought tolerance, quick maturity of about 80–90 days, and suitability for kharif, semi-rabi and summer sowing let farmers fit it flexibly into rotations and intercropping while spreading risk across seasons.

How to Choose the Right Sesamum Seed?

Choose sesamum seeds based on seedcoat colour and market: white-seeded varieties for premium table, confectionery and export demand and often higher oil percentage; brown and black types for regional and traditional markets. Check oil content, days to maturity, uniform ripening (important since sesame capsules can shatter), and tolerance to diseases like phyllody, root rot and leaf spot. Match the variety to your sowing season — kharif, semi-rabi or summer — and whether you're growing rainfed or irrigated.

Sesamum Seed Sowing Tips

• Use good-quality, improved seed and treat it with a suitable fungicide/biofertilizer before sowing.
• Sow by line sowing in well-prepared, well-drained soil — sesamum is sensitive to waterlogging.
• Since the seed is tiny, mix it with dry sand for even distribution and sow shallow.
• Maintain proper plant spacing by thinning after germination for good branching and capsule set.
• Sow in warm conditions — sesamum needs heat and is sensitive to frost.
• Avoid excess moisture; the crop is well-suited to rainfed and drier conditions.
• Watch for shoot/leaf webber, gall fly and phyllody, and harvest promptly to reduce capsule shattering and seed loss.

Why Buy Sesamum Seeds from BigHaat?

BigHaat is a trusted online agri-input platform where farmers can buy sesamum (til / ellu) seeds online from brands including Indo-US Biotech and Jakson Seeds. Choose from premium white and improved varieties based on your season, climate, oil content, maturity, disease tolerance and market requirements. BigHaat offers 100% original and genuine seeds from leading manufacturers at competitive prices, along with attractive offers, doorstep delivery and Cash on Delivery, making it convenient for farmers across India to purchase quality products.