Question
I have Wisteria growing on my fence and for the first
time I have seed pods.  They have been on the plants
for around two months now and I wonder if I should
pick them now and also should I remove the seeds.
How do I take care of the seeds and can I plant them
now or should I wait.  I want more plants in my yard.
Thank you for your time and God Bless You and yours.
                      Larry

Answer
Hello Larry

Yes, you should remove the seed pods from your Wisteria, so that the plant can concentrate all its energy into building up vigor for next year's flowering.

You can grow new plants from seed, but they take a long time to grow and it may be 10-15 years before the plant flowers!

The easiest way to get new plants is by the 'layering' method.  

To to this bend a long,low growing shoot to the ground.  Scoop out a shallow 'trench' about 4-6 inches long and an inch deep, lay the shoot along the ground in such a way that part of it is in the trench, making sure that it is in good contact with the soil.  Put soil over the part of the shoot that is in the trench and pin it down at both ends of the trench.

By next summer roots will have formed at the point where the shoot is buried.  When the roots have become extensive, you can sever the shoot from the parent plant, dig it up and replant it where you want a new wisteria.

You have to be patient, though, because even with this method the plant will take a long time to grow to a size where it will flower.

Good luck.

Gill