Effect of Varieties and Sowing Times on Economics of Summer Sesamum (Sesamum indicum L.)

A field experiment was conducted at College of Agriculture, Pune during summer 2013 to study the effect of varieties and sowing times on economics of summer sesamum. A field experiment was conducted in a split plot design with three replications. Twelve treatment combinations were formed considering different varieties and sowing times. Main plot treatment consists of four varieties viz., Phule til1, AKT-101, JLT-7 and Padma while sub plot treatments comprised three sowing times viz., 4^th MW(22^nd Jan.-28^th Jan.), 6^th MW(5^th Feb.-11Feb.) and 8^th MW(19^th Feb.-25^th Feb.). It was revealed that the highest gross (Rs.52659 ha⁻¹) and net monetary returns (Rs.27819 ha⁻¹) were recorded with AKT-101 variety. The similar trend was observed in case of benefit: cost ratio. The highest gross (Rs.50258 ha^{1) and net monetary returns (Rs.25418 ha−1) were recorded when summer sesamum was sown during 6th meteorological week. The interaction effect between varieties and sowing times were also found significant for gross and net monetary returns and benefit: cost ratio. However, as the cost of cultivation remain same, the interaction effect between varieties and sowing times were found non significant.}