EFFECT OF SOWING DATES AND ROW SPACINGS ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF SESAME

Abstract

A study was conducted 1o see the effect of different sowing dates and row spacings on the growth and yield of sesame (cv. 92006) in Agronomy Department, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad during 2003. Four sowing dates { July 8, 15, 22 and 29) and three row spacings (30, 45. 60 cm) were included. Effect of sowing dates was high! significant and maximum seed yield was produced when crop was sown on 8" and 13 July due to more number of capsules per plant and more seeds per capsule. Seed yield was increased with an increase in row spacing from 30 cmi to 45 cm. However, further increase in spacing decreased the seed yield. 1t is concluded that sesame should be grown in second week of July in 45 cm apart rows under agro-climatic conditions of Faisalabad