Wayne's Word. Noteworthy Plants. Biology Armstrong 11 September The flowers of sesame Sesamum indicum are similar in shape to devil's claw plants Martynia and Proboscidea. In fact, sesame belongs to the same family Pedaliaceae, although some botanists have retained devil's claws in the Martyniaceae. Sesame seeds are an important seed crop.
They are sprinkled on breads, cakes, cookies and candies and are the source of a valuable oil. Developing seed capsules in leaf axils of a young sesame plant Sesamum indicum. To do that, we source quality whole seeds and process and clean them locally. Under our full control, we can ensure that our strict manufacturing methods far exceed the quality standards of U.
This results in product that is pure, free of contaminants and adulterants, and a flavorful addition to your favorite dishes. Sesame seeds should always be kept in an airtight container and in dry, dark, and cool conditions. When stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in a refrigerator, sesame seeds will last up to 3 months or 6 months, respectively. When stored in an airtight container in the freezer, sesame seeds can last for up to a year.
With high vitamin B1, dietary fiber benefitting digestion , high concentration of polyunsaturated healthy fats, and a multitude of vitamins, and minerals, sesame seeds are used for a variety of nutritional purposes.
Many people like to toast or bake their sesame seeds to bring out the nutty flavor and add them as a decorative garnish to savory dishes. In Chinese cooking, sesame seeds are used to coat foods to give them a crunchy exterior. In the U. India is the largest exporter of sesame seeds and the second-largest producer. The sesame plant can be grown in all regions across India as the climate there is favourable for its growth. However, sesame plants are mainly grown in the western, eastern, and south-central areas of India because they are close to the seaports.
This also makes transportation costs lower. That being said, parts of the dehulling process are done with machines. After the seeds have been harvested and dehulled, the seeds are stored in one-layer plastic-coated bags. Sesame seeds absorb moisture easily, so materials that repel moisture need to be used to store it. Other storage alternatives include propylene bags and sealed, corrugated cartons. Learn the difference between white and black sesame seeds.
Sesame seeds can grow all year round in Myanmar, and they make up a huge part of the local diet. They have been cultivated in this region for a long time with records of sesame seed production in Myanmar dating as far back as AD.
The sesame seed plant is mainly grown in the lowland middle regions of Myanmar. This area is dry and receives the least amount of rainfall, which are apt conditions for the development of the sesame plant.
It is becoming more popular in global trade as it is free from any dust, dirt, or any other kind of impurity such as pesticides. Do not fertilize sesame plants, and avoid drip irrigation, as they really do like it dry.
Sesame is indeterminate, so it will continue to bloom and set seed capsules until the end of summer. Expect flowering to peak in mid- to late summer. The tubular flowers of the sesame plant are highly attractive to honeybees, and are said to produce some of the highest grade of honey.
The plants are relatively self-fruitful, so when the flowers open, the seeds are already fertilized. The seeds are produced in pods seed capsules that appear along the stem, appearing from the bottom upward.
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