What is the best way to start wisteria from seed?

I know in the wild they lay on top of the soil and root. How do I start them in the house?

What is the best way to start wisteria from seed?
Hello,


With any seed, the longer they have been in storage, the longer they will take to emerge, and the lower the viability--meaning what % will sprout.





That said, you could plant them fresh--meaning plant them as soon as they are ripe in the fall (or whenever), and leave them in the ground or burried pot until next season and see how they do. That is the closest to mother nature's way. Plant several to insure some sprout.





You could cold stratify them yourself. Take dry seed and wrap in damp (barely damp) paper towel. Put in plastic bag, and put in the fridge for 2 months. Check from time to time and change toweling and moisture content if necessary--remove any duds. After this time, you can plant indoors in potting soil. Place the seed belly-button (that spot with the other color where the seed was connected to the pod) face down. Press the seed in this way, but do not cover with lots of soil--merely press in until level with the soil. Some seeds like to be barely covered, but well tucked in, so firm the soil around the seed. Keep moist and be patient. As I recall, mine took a long time to sprout.





Happy Gardening!