Sesame needs soil temperatures of 70°F for planting and then 100 frost-free days to make seed. Without a frost, harvest is 140-150 days after planting.

Sesame is a summer crop that does well in areas where cotton is grown.

Sesame is very drought tolerant and can withstand high heat, but as with all crops, sesame will have higher yields under irrigation.

Sesame does not tolerate salty water or soil.

Sesame is very susceptible to high moisture and should be planted on well drained soils.

Sesame can be planted with cotton planters or modern wheat drills.

Sesame can be harvested with all types of modern combines.