Sesame thrives best on soils which are well drained. It is extremely susceptible, even for a short period, to water logging at any stage of growth. Soils with a pH range of 5.5 to 8.0 are suitable.
Chitowe chimachita bwino mdothi lomwe limataya madzi bwino. Chimavutika kwambiri, ngakhale kwanthawi yochepa, ku mthaka yodzadza madzi. Dothi lake liyenera likhale la pH yapakati pa 5.5 kufika 8.0