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Sesame (Til)
तिल / Til
Sesamum indicum · Pedaliaceae
Highly drought-tolerant oilseed, ideal for dryland organic farming. Very low input requirements, suited to marginal and low-fertility soils.
At a Glance
Duration
90 days
Organic Yield
0.6-0.9 t/ha
Organic Premium
+35%
Water Need
low
pH Range
5.5 – 7.5
Soil Type
sandy-loam, loam
Nutrient Requirements
N
Nitrogen
40-50 kg/ha
P
Phosphorus
20 kg/ha
K
Potassium
20 kg/ha
Organic Farming Protocol
1
Sowing
Light FYM application 3-4 t/ha sufficient.
2
30 DAS
Jeevamrutham drench (optional, low input crop).
3
Phyllody disease
Manage leafhopper vector with yellow traps.