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benne seeds for planting

benne seeds for planting Benne (Sesame)

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benne seeds for planting Benne (Sesame)Growing up to 6 feet tall with white flowers, this revived Low Country heirloom sesame is packed with flavor. Benne is the Bantu word for sesame, which was first domesticated in India, and is very important throughout Africa. West Africans brought these seeds to the West Indies and the southern US in the late 17th century and continued to grow patches for their use while enslaved. Later, benne oil became the salad dressing of choice in 19th century

Growing up to 6 feet tall with white flowers, this revived Low Country heirloom sesame is packed with flavor. Benne is the Bantu word for sesame, which was first domesticated in India, and is very important throughout Africa. West Africans brought these seeds to the West Indies and the southern US in the late 17th century and continued to grow patches for their use while enslaved. Later, benne oil became the salad dressing of choice in 19th century southern US. As cheaper oils became available, and as sesame was bred to shatter less (and unfortunately taste less too), the flavorful, aromatic benne was all but lost. This low-oil sesame landrace strain was preserved by David Shields and the Carolina Gold Rice Foundation, and listed as an endangered, culturally important landrace by the Slow Food Ark of Taste. Read their thorough history and description of this important heirloom HERE.

Days to maturity: 160

Seeds per pack: 125

Germination rate: 88% on 09/25/2025

Planting / harvesting notes

Sow seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date, 1/4" or less below the soil. Keep soil moist until germination. After the last frost, transplant outdoors 10-12" apart. Will grow about 3-feet tall.

Seed keeping notes

Harvest stalks when the first seed pods start to turn yellow. Put in a paper bag or hang over a bucket to finish maturing and drying. Whack in a bucket to remove seeds. Use a sieve to remove larger plant parts. Use breath, wind, or fans to winnow off lighter chaff and lighter immature seeds.

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★★★★★ 5
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Scent: Orange, Size: 30 Count (Pack of 1)
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Scent: Orange, Size: 30 Count (Pack of 1)
Using them in our 36' TT. Easy to use, works fast and eliminates odor. Good value for the price. Compatible with any camper, rv. We like the freshness and value. Can't speak to safety. Package quantity is great.
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No smells!
Scent: Orange, Size: 30 Count (Pack of 1)
These work really well for us in our camper. Our tank holds around 40 gallons. After dumping the tank I drop one in the toilet and flush for about a minute to add water to the tank. Then. Everytime we use our camper in the summer (2 or 3 times a month) I drop in another tablet in the toilet and do the same thing. This has worked great and we never have had a problem with smell! The box usually lasts me a couple of years. Definitely recommend.
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Mike Bacon
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Product great. Delivery not so much.
Scent: Lavender, Size: 30 Count (Pack of 1)
Product works fine. But having it delivered by Amazon in just a brown bag caused the plastic container that holds the product all in the bag. This really need to be shipped in a box. Aleast I can use the product and will have to store it in a Rubber made container.
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Our go-to for RV tank maintenance – reliable
Scent: Pine, Size: 10 Count (Pack of 1), Scent: Pine, Size: 10 Count (Pack of 1)
This has become our go-to brand for maintaining the tanks in our 5th wheel camper. We’ve used several products over time, but we keep coming back to this one because it’s dependable and does exactly what it’s supposed to do. The drop-ins are super easy to use—just toss one in and you’re set. We’ve had no issues with unpleasant odors while using these, even during longer trips, which makes a big difference when you’re living in close quarters. We trust this brand and their products, and it’s one of those items we make sure to always have stocked before heading out.
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