What are the seed selection and seedling raising methods for Talinum paniculatum?

Talinum paniculatum is also called tushen, Philippine spinach, Yushen, feilaishen, false American ginseng, etc. This vegetable can be grown for ornament and eaten as a vegetable. It is rich in nutrients and many people like to eat it. So if you want to grow Talinum paniculatum, how do you select seeds? What are the seedling raising methods? Let's find out together.

How do you select seeds of Talinum paniculatum?

Talinum paniculatum seeds are hard to buy in ordinary shops. You can buy them online; when purchasing, search for tushen seeds and you can find them. When buying seeds, pay attention to the date, place of origin, seller information, etc. on the seed packaging, and try to choose a seller with a good reputation and guarantees.

What are the seedling raising methods for Talinum paniculatum?

1. Planting methods

Generally, there are two ways to grow Talinum paniculatum: one is the cutting method, and the other is the seed propagation method. For the cutting method, take relatively thick branches about 10 cm long, insert them into the soil, then cover with soil or some nutrient soil for cultivation. The seedbed should be sterilized as much as possible to kill underground pests, which can increase the survival rate of Talinum paniculatum.

To grow Talinum paniculatum from seeds, first soak the seeds in warm water for about two days to let them germinate, then plant the sturdy Talinum paniculatum seedlings under suitable temperature and environmental conditions. You should choose relatively good sandy soil, and apply some organic fertilizer and lime to make the soil looser and more nutritious. Note that the temperature should not be too high or too low.

2. Soil requirements

For the soil, generally choose light loam or sandy loam with deep soil layers, loose texture, and good air permeability and drainage, in fields with no pollution sources within 500 meters around. The thickness of the mature soil layer should be no less than 30 cm, the soil pH should be around 6-7, and the soil organic matter content should be around 1.2%.

3. Care during the seedling stage

Talinum paniculatum has strong adaptability, and few diseases and insect pests occur during its growth. It is suitable to apply less fertilizer and water it less; generally, water once every 3-5 days on sunny days. After transplanting and seedling recovery, give 1 application of dilute quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer; per mu, 5 kg of urea can be used and applied as a drench after mixing with water. After each harvest of young stems and leaves, apply one topdressing of dilute liquid fertilizer or spray fertilizer on the leaves; a 0.5% urea plus 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate aqueous solution can be sprayed.

4. Watering management

During the growth period of Talinum paniculatum, watering should follow the principle of keeping it moist but not constantly wet. The standard for how much to water is that the water just covers the lowest leaves. In July and August in summer, the temperature is high and evaporation is large, so the frequency of watering can be appropriately increased, basically once every 3-5 days, and the specific timing should still be judged according to actual conditions.

5. Temperature and light

Talinum paniculatum likes a warm climate. The most suitable temperature for plant growth is 25-30°C. It can tolerate a high temperature of 36°C, but it is not cold tolerant. Usually in winter, at around 15°C it will grow extremely slowly. Therefore, when growing Talinum paniculatum in a greenhouse in winter, if the temperature is too low, corresponding heating equipment should be provided so that the temperature is not lower than 15°C. In spring and autumn, it is best to open a gap in the top plastic film of the greenhouse in the morning to facilitate ventilation for the plants.

Talinum paniculatum is rich in nutritional value, and eating it is very good for the body. Now some areas have already cultivated it in greenhouses, and the benefits are relatively high. It is a good rural planting project for becoming wealthy.

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