In these fields golden sesame seeds are harvested

In these fields golden sesame seeds are harvested

The director of Sarbisheh Agricultural Jihad announced the beginning of sesame oil cultivation in 25 hectares of land in Sarbisheh city.

Maryam Javadi Baigi stated: Sesame is an oily plant and its seeds have 55 to 60% oil and 24% protein.

The director of Sarbisheh Agricultural Jihad stated: This plant has the best growth in hot and dry climates and does not germinate and does not grow in temperatures below 15 degrees Celsius.

Javadi Baigi continued: Sesame was also drought resistant; Therefore, it is suitable for spring cultivation in this city.

He reminded: Cultivation of the improved non-flowering cultivar of this plant with the least amount of seed loss, mechanized in the lands of this city continues from late May to mid-June.