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Sesame (Til)

तिल / Til

Sesamum indicum · Pedaliaceae

Highly drought-tolerant oilseed, ideal for dryland organic farming. Very low input requirements, suited to marginal and low-fertility soils.

At a Glance

Duration

90 days

Organic Yield

0.6-0.9 t/ha

Organic Premium

+35%

Water Need

low

pH Range

5.5 – 7.5

Soil Type

sandy-loam, loam

Nutrient Requirements

N

Nitrogen

40-50 kg/ha

P

Phosphorus

20 kg/ha

K

Potassium

20 kg/ha

Organic Farming Protocol

1

Sowing

Light FYM application 3-4 t/ha sufficient.

2

30 DAS

Jeevamrutham drench (optional, low input crop).

3

Phyllody disease

Manage leafhopper vector with yellow traps.

Common Pests & Diseases

🐛 leafhopper🐛 gall fly🍃 phyllody sesame