Organic Black and Tan Sesame HEIRLOOM Who knew?! You too can grow huge, delicious, abundant sesame seeds here in the Northeast. Sesame is a remarkably easy to grow, its striking 3 to 4 feet tall stalks towering with beautiful foxglove-like rose-pink flowers. It is tolerant of both drought & poor soils as it blossoms July through frost, yielding an abundance of delicious sesame seeds. The unique seed heads of sesame are fascinating and enchanting (we have them dry in a vase all winter in our home), its seeds easy to harvest and clean using simple tools you already have around your house, like screens and fans. Full sun; Annual 75 days to flower, 95 days to seed Sesame is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds. Sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops. Sesame has one of the highest oil contents of any seed. With a rich, nutty flavor, it is a common ingredient in cuisines across the world. Sesame seed is considered to be the oldest oilseed crop known to humanity. The genus has many species, and most are wild. Most wild species of the genus Sesamum are native to sub-Saharan Africa. Sesame indicum, the cultivated type, originated in India. For a 100-gram of sesame seeds (whether roasted or just dried) are rich in calories (565 kcal), providing an excellent source of essential nutrients . It contains high amounts of protein, dietary fiber, and total fat (mainly as linoleic acid and oleic acid), sesame seeds are also particularly rich B vitamins and the dietary minerals manganese, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zincSesame seed is a common ingredient in various cuisines. It is used whole in cooking for its rich, nutty flavor. Sesame seeds are sometimes added to breads, including bagels and the tops of hamburger buns. Sesame seeds may be baked into crackers, often in the form of sticks. It is also used in many salads, baked snacks and cakes. Black sesame seed varieties are roasted and used to make the flavoring gomashio. Health Benefits Of Black sesame seeds: Black sesame seeds lowers blood cholesterol level. Black sesame seeds Prevent from cancer. Black sesame seeds Helps maintain strong bones. Black sesame seeds High in mono saturated fatty acids. Black sesame seeds strong source of fiber. Black sesame seeds great source of antioxidants.