Not your modern sesame,
which was bred for oil
production and blandness.
This is the heirloom brought to
the Americas by enslaved
West Africans, and kept alive
through the centuries by their
descendants. Benne seeds are
brown, with a complex depth
to their flavor. Plants are 4-6’
tall. Seed capsules open when
ripe.
Latin name: Sesame indicum
Approx. 200 seeds per packet
Grown on Strong Roots Farm,
Potter Valley, Mendocino County, California
Certified Organic by CCOF
Open-pollinated, non-GMO
Mar 7, 2026
I just planted yesterday, but everything looks good. I will definitely buy again....great service.
Apr 30, 2025
Only planted a handful and they're all sprouting!