Johannesburg,
South Africa
Johannesburg,
South Africa
Sesame imports from South Africa include several premium varieties, such as TKG-306, SWB-32-10-1 (Savitri), and others. These sesame seeds are exported worldwide, offering diverse options suited for various climates and conditions. Below are some of the key sesame varieties exported from South Africa:
1. TKG-306
Released in 2007, TKG-306 matures in about 86-90 days. The seeds are white and weigh around 2.8 g. This variety is resistant to Phytophthora blight and moderately resistant to Macrophomina, Cercospora, powdery mildew, and Alternaria leaf spot.
2. SWB-32-10-1 (Savitri)
Savitri variety contains 48-52% oil and yields around 1200-1500 kg/ha in summer. It matures in about 84-88 days and is recommended for cultivation in West Bengal.
3. Jawahar Til 12 (PKDS-12)
Jawahar Til-12 has an oil content of 48-52% and an average yield of 700-750 kg/ha. This variety is suited for summer cultivation in Madhya Pradesh and is moderately resistant to Macrophomina stem/root rot.
4. Gujarat Til-3
Gujarat Til-3 has 48-52% oil content and yields 750-800 kg/ha. It is recommended for the Kharif season in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, with a maturation time of around 84-88 days.
5. RT-346
RT-346 has oil content ranging from 49-51% and yields 750-850 kg/ha. It is recommended for the Kharif season in various regions such as Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. It matures in about 82-86 days.
6. JLT-408
With an oil content of 51-53%, JLT-408 yields 700-800 kg/ha. This variety is recommended for assured rainfall zones in Khandesh, Vidharba, and Marathwada regions, taking around 80-85 days to mature.
7. TKG-308
TKG-308 has an oil content of 48-50% and an average yield of 700-750 kg/ha. It is moderately resistant to Macrophomina, Cercospora, Bacterial leaf spot, and Leaf curl, and is tolerant to capsule borer.
8. Shubra
Shubra sesame has an oil content of 48-52% and yields 800-900 kg/ha. The seeds are golden yellow and are recommended for cultivation in Orissa during both the Kharif and summer seasons.
9. RT-351
RT-351 has oil content ranging from 48-50% and yields 700-800 kg/ha. It is resistant to Macrophomina, Leaf curl, and Phillody, and moderately resistant to Cercospora and capsule borer. This variety is recommended for cultivation in states like Rajasthan, Gujarat, UP, Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir.