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Can I plant wisteria pods?

By Ellen Brown
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Date: 01/11/2007 Topics: Gardening > Seeds | Readers Request > Gardening  
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Question:

Can I plant wisteria pods or should it just be the seeds?

Hardiness Zone: 8a

Pat from Justin, TX

Answer:

Pat, you can just plant the seeds. Nick the seeds just slightly and soak them overnight before planting them. Wisteria like full sun (at least 6 hour a day) and nutrient-rich well-drained soil that is slightly acidic (pH 6.0-7.0). Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before expected transplant date or directly into the ground after danger of frost has past. Seeds should be planted approximately 1/2 inch deep and because seedlings grow quickly, they should be provided with climbing supports pretty early on. Seeds may take as long as 30 to 60 days to germinate. Wisteria remains in a juvenile state for a long time before reaching maturity. Be prepared to wait as long as 10-15 years or longer before you see any flowers.

Ellen

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By Lynda (Guest Post)
I LOVED THEM SO MUCH THAT I ALMOST CHOKED in OUR HOME WITH THEM!!! Our first home over 35 years ago, had Wisteria vines all over the back cyclone fence row, growing up into the only large old still producing Pear Tree.

(In the nearby corner was the largest most fragrant stand of Med. rich blue Dutch IRIS I'd ever imagined or seen naturalized anywhere in any photograph or location.)

The home was very old and picturesque to say the least. However, as I began to try to plant other things, try out our new rider mower for the 1/2 acre
of lawn, I realized the roots of the Wisteria Vine were l i t e r a l l y EVERY TWO FEET OVER THE ENTIRE PROPERTY, just under the surface of the grass about 1"! !

I am NOT exaggerating. They were so invasive that
I almost fainted with grief at what we'd bought at
such a "bargain price", we thought. I lived with this
condition out of a horror movie that might have been titled, "The Plant That Ate A WHOLE HOUSE".

Once we were transferred out of town, selling the house was such a relief. The new owners are still there, likely because no one else wants the problem
of Wisteria sprouts/vines upon vines upon vines the
size of your wrist in many places...EVERYWHERE, having now completely eaten the wire fence row, choked the tree!!

One specific criteria for the next home we bought was, NO VINES, especially WISTERIA.

I said all of that to say this: There is one exception
of hope. IF you want to nurse a single plant, and IF
you can afford one already trained, you MIGHT be
able to daily control the tree Wisteria onto an iron
support of some sort, because my neighbor down the street has one about 5 yrs. old, BUT her son is
a manager of a large Garden Center....and cares for it for her.

They seem to be wonderous when in bloom, only a short time a year, if healthy, but can become
MUCH more than you ever imagined, believe me, PLEASE.

God bless you in making the right decision for yourself. (Yes, most any plant can be grown from seed, but do you WANT it THAT BAD? There are so many better choices requiring less care/constant pruning/prayer! : )

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By abc8xyz (12) Profile Contact
Wisteria 'seeds' will grow and you will have 'wisteria flowers' in 15 years (unimaginable that I'd have to wait 15 years)... this was just what one garden website said.

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