When to Sow Black Sesame? A Detailed Guide to the Best Sowing Time

Black sesame is rich in many kinds of nutrients and can strengthen the stomach, protect the liver, beautify the hair and moisturize the skin, which makes it deeply loved by people. So when should this wonderful black sesame be sown?

1. When to sow black sesame

Black sesame can be sown from late April to late July, but the sowing time varies from region to region. In the Huang-Huai region, sowing is generally done from late April to early May; in Henan, Hubei and Anhui provinces, it is generally done from late May to early June; and in southern regions, it is generally done in mid to late July.

Black sesame has small seeds and a shallow root system, so it is suitable for growing in loose, slightly acidic to neutral soil. During its growth and development, it needs plenty of sunlight for photosynthesis to better accumulate nutrients.

2. How to identify black sesame

1. First, observe it. During its growth, the pigment in black sesame does not develop completely, so it is not uniformly black all over; the black will be uneven, with a mix of black, reddish and white. At the same time, the cross-section of natural black sesame should be white, revealing the white endosperm.

2. Rub it with your fingertip or knead it with a damp paper towel; if the color comes off, it is not purely natural.

3. Black sesame soaked in water will always lose a little color, because the natural pigments in black sesame dissolve in water, but the color loss of black sesame in water is a slow process and will not happen immediately.

4. Pure black sesame has its own distinctive aroma and a slight sweetness when eaten.

Eating a little black sesame every day can do a good job of caring for your body and promoting hair growth, but do not overdo it at one time; one small spoonful is enough.