High-Yielding Hybrid Sesame with Excellent Seed Production
KUMBA-57 is a high-performance sesame variety, developed for
high yield potential, strong plant structure, and superior
seed quality. With a tall plant height of 7–8 feet and a
crop duration of 90 days, this variety is ideal for
commercial sesame farming. The white-colored seeds, multiple
tillers (4–6), and high fruit-bearing capacity (25–30 nodes,
each with 5–6 round fruits) make KUMBA-57 a top choice for
farmers seeking high returns from sesame cultivation.
Challenges & Solutions
Sesame farming comes with challenges such as low yield, weak
plant structure, and uneven seed quality. KUMBA-57 is
designed to overcome these issues while ensuring better
productivity and profitability.
Challenges
Common difficulties in traditional sesame farming
include:
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Low Yield Per Acre
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Weak Plant Structure & Lodging
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Inconsistent Seed Size & Color
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Long Crop Duration Without Uniform Maturity
Solutions
KUMBA-57 provides exceptional advantages for commercial
sesame cultivation:
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High Yield Potential (5–6 Qtl. Per Acre) ensuring better farm productivity.
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Strong, Tall Plants (7–8 Ft) with 4–6 Tillers
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White-Colored Seeds with Uniform Size
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Efficient Crop Duration (90 Days)
Performance and Profitability
Yield Potential (Qtl./Acre):
KUMBA-57 delivers high and stable yields, ensuring higher
profits for farmers.
Adoption Rate:
Farmers prefer KUMBA-57 for its strong plant structure, high
tillering, and uniform seed
Farm Profitability:
With low seed input (2 kg per acre) and excellent market
demand, KUMBA-57 provides great returns on investment.
Market Demand:
The white seeds, high yield, and strong plant
characteristics make KUMBA-57 a top variety for sesame oil
extraction and direct seed sales.