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🌟 Select the Right Location-sunny spot with well-drained soil, ensure the soil is loose and fertile. Incorporate organic matter like compost to improve soil structure and fertility.
🌟 Sow sesame seeds directly into the soil after the last frost date, typically in the early rainy season spacing 10-15 cm apart in rows spaced 45-60 cm apart. 🌟 It is drought-tolerant but needs regular watering for consistently moist soil during dry spells but not waterlogged.
🌟 Weed the area to reduce competition for nutrients and water. Thin seedlings if they become overcrowded, leaving the strongest plants to thrive. 🌟Monitor for pests like aphids and diseases like damping-off, and take appropriate measures to control them.
🌟Harvest sesame when the lower leaves begin to yellow and the seed pods turn brown. Cut the plants close to the ground and hang them to dry in a well-ventilated area. Once dry, thresh the pods to release the seeds.
🌟Store sesame seeds in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to maintain freshness. #SesameFarming #WestNileAgriculture #GrowYourOwn #NutritiousHarvest