Germinating Talinum

Talinum plants produce a mound of succulent green foliage and small star-shaped flowers that quickly fill a flower bed. The large colorful seeds add further interest, depending on the talinum variety. Most talinums grow as tender perennials, so they are treated as annuals in all but the warmest climates. The plants readily reseed themselves if the old flowers aren't removed. You can purchase new seed or save seeds from your existing plants for sowing fresh talinum in the garden each year.

Seed tray
Potting soil
Spray bottle
Plastic film

Instructions

- 1
  Fill a seedling tray with moistened potting soil. Sow the talinum seeds on the soil surface, spacing them 2 inches apart in all directions. Press on the seeds lightly so they are in full contact with the soil, but do not bury them, as they require light to germinate.
- 2
  Mist the soil surface with water, using a spray bottle. Cover the tray with clear plastic and set it in a sunny area where temperatures remain between 70 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 3
  Remove the plastic and mist the soil with water as necessary to maintain a moist growing environment. Talinum seeds take up to 30 days to germinate.
- 4
  Remove the plastic once the first seedlings appear. Water when the soil surface feels dry.
- 5
  Transplant the seedlings outdoors after all spring frost danger has passed. Space the plants 12 to 16 inches apart so they have room to spread as they grow.

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