agronomy

1. ASSIGNMENT
AGRONOMY Topic:
Production Technology of SESAME
Submitted To:
Dr. Aurangzaib
Submitted By:
Muhammad Anas
The islamia university OF bahawalpur
 Semester 4th
Roll Number 05
UCA&ES

2. SESAME
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Scientific Name:
Sesamum indicum
Botanical Classification:
Common Name:
Till
History:
• Sesame seed is considered to be the oldest oilseed crop
known to humanity.
• S. indicum, the cultivated type, originated in India.
• Archaeological remnants suggest sesame was first
domesticated in the Indian subcontinent dating to 5500
years ago.

3. Economics Importance
• Sesame oil is used in cooking and in preparation of salads.
• its use in the production of margarine, soaps,
pharmaceuticals, paints and lubricants.
• The residue left after the extraction of oil is known as the oil
seed cake which is used as cattle feed.
Land Preparation:
After soaking irrigation or rain, 2-3 ploughings and 1-2 planking are
enough to prepare fine level seed beds to ensure even seed
germination.

4. Sowing Time:
• Punjab 1st July to 31st July
• Sindh 15th June to 15th July
• NWFP 15th June to 31st July
• Balochistan 1st July to 31st July
Seed rate:
a) Line sowing: 2 kg per acre
b) Broadcasting: 3 kg per acre

5. Sowing Methods:
1. Broadcast Method
2. Line Sowing Method

6. Irrigations:
• First irrigation at 15-20 days after sowing.
• Second irrigation 30-40 days.
• Third irrigation at the time of flowering

7. Verities:
 Til-89
 TS-3
 TH-6
 TS-5

8. Pest Attack:
Five insect species were recorded attacking sesame.
• Whitefly
• Aphid
• Thrips

9. Fertilizers:
Soil fertility is the major manageable factor in sesame
production. Nutrient balance is of vital importance. To
achieve the best results, apply the fertilizers as
mentioned below:
a. Urea (1/2 bag) + DAP (1 bag)/ acre or,
b. Urea (1/2 bag)+ Nitrophos (1 bag)/ acre

10. Diseases:
• Powdery Mildew
• Bacterial leaf spot
• Bacterial blight

11. Harvesting :
Sesame crop matures in about 100-120
days. Harvest when 75 % capsules
mature and turn yellow

12. Yield:
If the farmer follows all the
recommendations as mentioned
by government, yield of Sesame
370-440 kg/acre will be
obtained.

13. Storage:
1. Sesame seeds should be stored in an airtight container.
2. Unrefrigerated seeds can be kept in a cool, dry place for up to
three months.
3. If you refrigerate the seeds, they will last up to six months.
4. Frozen ones will be good for up to one year.