Monday, November 16, 2009

My Wisteria plant has many huge velvety seedpods. Will they grow?

The seedpods are turning yellow going into fall now..I think I will wait for them to turn brown and dry and maybe split. This is a magnificent plant and would love to have babies to share in the spring..Any advice would be AB FAB Thanks so much in advance..

My Wisteria plant has many huge velvety seedpods. Will they grow?
They will grow during next springs good weather. Wisteria is part of Fabaceae, the legume family, so all those pods have seeds inside just like every other plant in that family. Make sure to let them mature enough, no longer green, and keep them in a cool, dry, dark place over winter. Wisteria grows like crazy so I wouldn't plant too many in the same area.
Reply:you could get some to sprout however not all will be true to the parent plant. Best to try to root a branch.
Reply:Yes, your seeds will grow, but seed raised Wisteria plants are of varied quality. You may or may not get a good plant. Also, they will take years to produce any flowers. Most seed raised plants are used for rootstocks. If you do try seeding Wisteria, soak your dry seeds 24 hours before planting. Do not plant too deep. Seeds should never be planted deeper than two times their diameter.
Reply:My wisteria plant took about four years before it had a few flowers.This year it had a few more flowers and also produced what looked like bean pods.Out of curiosity I germinated a few seeds and now have 3or 4 seedlings.
Reply:yes


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