What sesame varieties are there? Introduction to common high-yield, high-quality varieties
Sesame is one of the important oil crops in our country and also an important cooking ingredient. It can be made into sesame paste, sesame cakes, sesame butter, and so on. Eating sesame can beautify the face, nourish the skin, aid weight loss and body shaping, and more. As people's awareness of health preservation increases, the demand for sesame has gradually increased, and the sesame planting industry has become a project with high economic benefits. So if you want to grow sesame, the first step is to choose a variety. Below is an introduction to common sesame varieties.
1. Zhongzhi 13
Zhongzhi 13 has the outstanding characteristics of the "three highs and one broad," namely high moisture tolerance, high disease resistance, high yield, and broad adaptability. In the national regional trial, the average yield per mu was 67.61 kg, an increase of 13.04% over the control "Yuzhi No. 4," and the increase rate ranked first among sesame varieties nationally approved (evaluated) in the past 10 years.
2. Zhongzhi 78
The Zhongzhi 78 variety has the characteristics of tolerance to dense planting, high yield, multiple resistances, and suitability for mechanized planting. Its whole growth period is about 90 days, and it is a medium-early maturing variety. Field yield measurement showed that "Zhongzhi 78" averaged 12,917 plants per mu, with a yield of 145.2 kg per mu, higher than conventional varieties.
3. Yuzhi No. 10
Yuzhi No. 10 has the characteristics of early maturity, high disease resistance, and tolerance to continuous cropping. Its capsule-bearing section is low, it flowers early, and its capsules are plump. It is tolerant to waterlogging and drought. Its sesame seeds are snow white and have good marketability. The highest yield per mu can reach 500 jin.
4. Youzhi No. 5
Youzhi No. 5 has a growth period of 95 days and has the characteristics of waterlogging tolerance, drought tolerance, and disease resistance. The yield per hectare is generally 2,454 kg. In high-yield plots with irrigation conditions, with spring sowing and plastic film mulching, the yield per hectare can reach 3,768 kg.
5. Other varieties
In addition to the four varieties listed above, sesame also includes Ezhi No. 1, Xiangzhi No. 2, Yuzhi No. 4, Zhongzhi No. 7, Zhongzhi No. 8, Zhongzhi No. 10, and black sesame Zhongzhi No. 9, among others. These varieties have good comprehensive traits and strong adaptability and can be planted in various regions.
As a major economic crop in our country, sesame is still grown in many regions. In order to effectively ensure the economic benefits of sesame, we must choose high-quality, high-yield varieties when planting. The ones above are all quite good, and everyone can make effective choices according to local conditions.
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