Sesame — 1Crop suitability

• Climate suited to sesame

  Sesame is a tropical crop that needs fairly high temperature for good growth. It can withstand drought and survives well with winter dew. It is a short-day plant.

  Pending expert review

  Source

  Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Sesame – Climate requirement, p. 198

  Region

  Tamil Nadu

  Last updated

  2026-11-04