How Do You Plant Bittersweet Vines From Seeds?
The bittersweet vine that is planted for its clusters of colorful fruit in the fall is the American bittersweet vine. The berry clusters can be used in crafts and flower arrangements in the fall. Bittersweet vines are fast-growing, attaining a height and width of 20 feet. Choose a sunny area with plenty of room to set up the supports for the vine to climb. Watch children and pets closely around bittersweet vines. All parts of the vine are poisonous if ingested. Pick the fruits off the bittersweet vine between the middle of September and November when the yellow capsules split open and reveal orange-red berries. Cut the berries open and remove the seeds. Wash the bittersweet seeds in cold water to remove excess fruit pulp. Spread the bittersweet seeds in a single layer on a tray. Set the tray in a spot where it won’t be disturbed for two to three weeks to dry the seeds. Fill the plastic bags about halfway full with peat moss or sand. Dampen the peat moss or sand until just moist. Put 12
