Sesame (Til)
TilOilseedKharifZaid
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Short-duration oilseed; Kharif is the main season, summer crop in eastern UP and West Bengal.
Calendar windows are indicative for the major Indian agro-climatic regions. Always cross-check with your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or state agriculture department for recommendations specific to your district, soil type and variety.
Sowing window
Kharif: Jun – Jul · Summer: Mar
Harvest window
~85 – 95 days
Major producing states
Madhya Pradesh · Uttar Pradesh · Rajasthan · West Bengal
Twelve-month operations
| Month | Operations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | |
| February | — | |
| March | Sow | |
| April | — | |
| May | Harvest | Summer harvest. |
| June | SowFertilize | |
| July | Intercultural | |
| August | Spray / IPM | Phyllody and leaf webber. |
| SeptemberNow | Harvest | |
| October | Harvest | |
| November | — | |
| December | — |
Fertilizer schedule
Light basal NPK; refer ICAR-IIOR PoP.
Pest & disease management
Phyllody (mycoplasma), leaf webber, Antigastra and root rot.
Sources
See the full India crop calendar for all crops, or check our government schemes page for credit and insurance options for the Kharif season.