Major Weeds
Amaranthus viridis	Celosia argentena	Chloris barbata
Corchorus olitorius	Cynodon dactylon	Cyperus rotundus

Weed Management

Sesame is sensitive to weed competition during the first 15-35 DAS. A minimum of two weedings, one after 15 DAS and another 35 DAS are required to keep the field relatively weed free. Row seeded crop facilitates use of blade harrows for intercultivation. Two intercultivations, 15 and 35 DAS followed by one hand weeding keeps the field free of weeds.

Herbicides use, especially under rainfed conditions, is very limited due to low yield, which may not compensate for the cost of herbicides. If necessary, Alachlor (1.0) or Thiobencarb (2.0) can be used as PRE spray for effective control of weeds. Use of PRE herbicides followed by on hand weeding around 30 DAS is the most appropriate way of weed management in sesame.