Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Africa
Types
Not Available
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
Black Currant
Sesame
In Hindi
Black Currant
तिल
In German
Black Currant
Sesam
In French
groseille noire
Sésame
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Sésamo
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Σουσάμι
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Sésamo
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Sezam
In Latin
nigrum currants
Sesamae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asternae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Currant and Sesame
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Sesame? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Sesame. Black Currant has thorns and Sesame doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Sesame has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Currant and Sesame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Sesame
Season and care of Black Currant and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sesame season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sesame is Neutral.
Black Currant and Sesame Physical Information
Black Currant and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Sesame are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Currant and Sesame
Care of Black Currant and Sesame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sesame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.