Sesame Yield per Plant and per Hectare
How much sesame one plant produces, average yields per hectare and acre, irrigated vs rain-fed sesame, harvest losses and how to raise yield.
Muhammet Elma
4 November 2026
1 min read
A garden sesame plant gives roughly 5–15 g of seed. Average world yields are low, about 0.5 t/ha, because much sesame is rain-fed and hand-harvested; good irrigated crops produce 1–1.5 t/ha (900–1,300 lb/acre) or more.
Advertisement
Yield Factors
- Warm soil at sowing and a good plant stand.
- Water at flowering and capsule fill, without waterlogging.
- Timely harvest to avoid shattering losses (often 10–50%).
- Non-shattering varieties for mechanized harvest.
Advertisement
More Sesame Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How much sesame does one plant produce?
Usually 5–15 g of seed.
What is a good sesame yield per hectare?
Above 1 t/ha is considered good.
Advertisement
Muhammet Elma
TarlaTapan guides focus on practical, field-tested growing advice. Corrections and suggestions are welcome at info@tarlatapan.tr.