Sesame ripening time
Ripening time: spring sesame seeds are usually ripe in the summer in August, summer sesame seeds ripened in September, autumn sesame seeds ripened in late September, the specific time with the light environment.
Planting time: Summer sesame seeds are best planted in early May-June, fall sesame seeds are best planted in early to mid-July.
Flowering time: summer sesame blossoms in early July; fall sesame blossoms in early August. Different varieties, flowering time has some variation.
Sesame origin and price
Origin: Sesame is native to the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, mainly in Henan, Anhui, Hebei and other provinces with a greater distribution, varieties of white sesame, yellow and white sesame, miscellaneous sesame.
Price: Sesame is a bit expensive, usually about 7-8 yuan a pound. The price of black sesame seeds, on the other hand, is around $10, and will vary by region.
Sesame efficacy and role
Sesame has the effect of replenishing the essence, through the meridians, benefit essence and blood, etc., the main treatment of injury in the weak, head wind and other evidence, which black sesame can reduce blood sugar, delay aging, increase the adrenal glands in ascorbic acid content.