Sesame Seeds – Asif Rice Mill

Sesame Seeds:

Sesame seeds are one of the most popular seeds in the world. Owing to its high-quality oil besides high content of protein (22.0%) it is described as the queen of oil crops. In Pakistan, it grows in about 65 districts as irrigated as well as a rain crop. It grows in the provinces of Punjab, Sindh, NWFP, and Baluchistan. The cultivation season of sesame is SUMMER and WINTER, the best sowing time is 15th June to 15 July. The seed rate for cultivation of Sesame is 1.5-2 kg/acre. Its oil content ranges from 50-58%. it contains approximately 47 percent oleic acid and 39 percent linoleic acid.