Lobelia inflata ‘Sweet Talk’ (Variegated Indian Tobacco) [40 Seeds]

Germination Information: I recommend these seeds for experienced seed-starters only, partly because they are very tiny and partly because they may require some patience and experimentation. The easiest approach is to surface-sow the seeds outdoors, in the area where you’d like them to grow, pretty much any time of year, so they can germinate when conditions are right.

If you prefer to start the seeds indoors, consider giving them an artificial chilling period for about a month before moving them to a warm, bright place for germination. It is possible that these seeds could germinate if you start them in warm, bright conditions without a chilling period. But if you don’t see any signs of sprouting after about 3 weeks, then give the pot a chilling period as described above.

Once the seedlings start developing true leaves, it’s pretty easy to tell which have some variegation and which are solid green. I suggest keeping only the seedlings with the brightest variegation; discard the plain green ones or plant them elsewhere.

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