Sesame producing area
Sesame is the seed of flax, which is suitable for growing in sunny areas and planting in slightly acidic to neutral loose soil.
Sesame originated in Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, China, and spread all over tropical regions and some temperate regions in the world. It is now cultivated in Henan, Hubei, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hebei and other regions in China.
Origin of Sesame Varieties
Sesame is rich in nutrition. It is planted in the middle reaches of the Yellow River and the common plains in the middle and lower reaches of China. Its varieties are white sesame and black sesame. These two kinds of sesame are also cultivated in Tanzania, India, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sudan, Burkina Faso and other countries.
Where is the origin of sesame?
Sesame is a specialty of Zhumadian, Henan Province. Sesame here has the best quality. You can not only eat it, but also extract oil, so the sesame oil here is also very famous.
Sesame Black Sesame from Different Producing Areas
The main producing area of black sesame is Pingyu County, Zhumadian, Henan Province. It usually matures from August to September. Its skin is black, the particles are relatively small, and the price is 7-9 yuan a catty.
white sesame
Zhanggong district, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province planted white sesame seeds in a large area. It usually matures in early September. Its color is white, its seeds are full and it tastes good. The price is 5- 10 yuan per catty.