Sesame Seeds - Tan - Kingoma

Sesame Seeds - Tan - Kingoma

Sesame grows best in hot weather and must have well-drained soil. Sesame seeds are used in all Asian cuisines. Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date. Transplant outside 1 month after last frost date. Or direct seed into warm, fertile, and well-drained soil. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Harvest ripe seedpods when the tips split. Dry thoroughly on a tray or rack. Open pods, harvest seed, and refrigerate in an airtight container. Seeds are used whole (fresh or toasted) or ground and added to ohitashi, stir-fries and salad dressings. Also used in baking.

• 3 g packet - Approximately 1,404 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 13,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 52,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 208,000 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 1,040,000 Seeds