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Planting Sesame Seeds: Grocery Store vs. Viable Seed

J asks if store-bought sesame seeds grow. Almost never. Culinary sesame is roasted, baked, or heat-treated—dead embryo.

For viable seed, search "sesame seed for planting" online. Sesame needs a long, hot summer (Southern US, Southwest, California). It's a fascinating crop but climate-specific.

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