Sesame
Also known as
beniseed, benneseed and benniseed
Taxonomy
Sesamum indicum
Sesamum
Pedaliaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Sesame
Water
How often to water your Sesame
every 9
Sesame needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Sesame in your home
a window
Sesame may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sesame in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Sesame
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Sesame after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Sesame
Sesame
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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