Organic sesame seeds(Sesamum indicum)

Name: Organic sesame seeds ( Sesamum indicum )
Brand: Gaia
Price: 4.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Product code : GAIAS-0293

An annual that produces bell-shaped flowers and nutty-flavored seed pods. This is an organic, open-pollinated, heirloom variety; 100 seeds. Read the instructions on the packet before you begin and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-draining growing medium, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their movement. Keep the seedlings evenly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light upon emergence and rotate containers regularly to encourage balanced growth.

Organic sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) This open-pollinated annual heirloom is grown for the nutty seeds that develop inside its capsules. It particularly enjoys heat, full sun, and well-drained soil. Bell-shaped flowers add delicate interest to the vegetable garden and may receive visits from pollinators. Sesame performs best in warm sites with a long growing season, although an early indoor start also makes it possible to grow in several Canadian regions. The Gaia packet contains 100 seeds certified organic by Ecocert Canada, providing enough seed for a productive row or several warm, sheltered garden positions.

For harvest in a short-season region, sow indoors approximately four to six weeks before the last frost in individual pots to limit root disturbance. Plant seed 1/2 inch deep and maintain the medium at 20 to 30°C, optimally near 27°C. Germination generally takes 7 to 14 days. Provide bright light after emergence and harden plants off gradually. Transplant only after the last frost once soil is thoroughly warm. Allow 4 to 8 inches between plants and 24 to 36 inches between rows. Handle seedlings gently and keep the root ball intact during planting.

Grow sesame in full sun and loose, exceptionally well-drained soil. Keep soil lightly moist during establishment, then water less often after roots develop; the plant tolerates some drought but performs poorly in standing water. Allow 90 to 120 days for maturity. Harvest when the lower capsules begin to turn yellow or brown, before they open and scatter seed. Cut plants, hang them above a bag or sheet, and allow them to dry completely. Thresh the capsules, sort the seeds, and store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Sesame is a priority food allergen in Canada, so serve harvested seed accordingly.

Uses in the garden

Install sesame in the warmest area of the vegetable garden, against a south-facing wall or in a large container. Its upright habit makes it suitable for the back of an edible flower bed. Group several plants together to facilitate harvesting, but do not crowd them so much that you reduce air circulation. Read the instructions on the packet before you start and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedbed evenly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light immediately after germination and regularly rotate containers to encourage balanced growth. When multiple seedlings compete for the same space, carefully thin them out to keep the most vigorous specimens without disturbing their roots. Before outdoor planting, gradually acclimate young plants to wind, sun, and temperature fluctuations for several days. Follow the recommended spacing so that air circulates between plants and each plant has sufficient light, water, and nutrients.

01 How many seeds are in the packet?

The Gaia packet contains 100 organic sesame seeds, certified by Ecocert Canada. Store unused seeds in their sealed packet, in a cool, dry place away from light. Read the packet instructions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained substrate, then moisten it before sowing the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedling uniformly moist without leaving standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and rotate containers regularly to promote balanced growth.

02 How to successfully sow in a cool climate?

Start seeds indoors in individual pots four to six weeks before the last frost. Sow at 1.3 cm, maintain 20-30°C, and provide bright light after emergence. Acclimate seedlings, then transplant without disturbing the root ball once the soil is warm. Read the package instructions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-draining substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their movement. Keep the seedlings consistently moist without leaving standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around the young roots.

03 How long does germination take?

Germination usually takes 7 to 14 days at 20 to 30°C, with an optimum near 27°C. Keep the substrate slightly moist, but never soggy, and place the seedlings under bright light as soon as they appear. Read the package instructions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, and well-drained substrate, then moisten it before sowing the seeds to limit their movement. Keep the seedbed uniformly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around the young roots. Place the seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly rotate the containers to promote balanced growth.

04 What space should be planned for?

Leave 10 to 20 cm between plants and 60 to 90 cm between rows. Plants grow to 90 to 150 cm tall and about 30 cm wide. A pot of at least 20 L can hold one to three plants in a warm location. Read the instructions on the packet before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, and well-drained substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their movement. Keep the seedling uniformly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around the young roots.

05 When should I harvest the pods?

Harvest after 90 to 120 days, when the lower pods turn yellow or brown, before they open. Cut the plants and hang them over a bag or tarp. Once dry, thresh the pods, sort the seeds, and store them in an airtight container. Read the packet instructions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, and well-drained substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedlings uniformly moist without leaving standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around the young roots.