Sesamum radiatum (Black sesame)

Sesamum radiatum

Family: Pedaliaceae

Common names: Black sesame

Annual herb with erect growth form up to 1.2 m tall. The leaves are widely consumed as a nutritious vegetable in Benin, Africa. Nigerian farmers use the leaves, seeds and oil for food.

Sowing instructions: Seed should be sown in spring or during summer, in a well-drained seedling mix, and need only be covered lightly with the sowing mix, clean coarse sand or milled bark. The trays should be kept moist in a warm but shaded position.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: August 2024