Wicking will not help you start seed, but it will help you grow them once they are sprouted.

For starting seed I simply pre install the wick until the seeds sprout. I use a plexiglas cover over the pot when starting the seeds regardless of what they are. I usually have about a inch of space between the soil and the cover. Once the new seedlings hit the cover I remove it and start the wicking process by adding the reservoir under the pot.

After that the system is self sustaining with water added as required in the wicking reservoir.

I've never started Turks cap seed (don't hanv any) but I doubt it would be a problem.

JohnVa