Q.how to grow hostas from seed? I have the seeds for Empress Wu
I have the seeds for Empress Wu Hosta seeds and want to grow them in my SHADED side yard. Do I need to do anything special, lighting, soil, cover, not cover etc?

Hosta seedlings need lots of light to get off to a good start. I suggest grow lights if you are starting indoors. You also must have sterile potting mix as damping off is a big problem with hosta seedlings. The following article is from the Cooperative Extension in Minnesota. https://ask.extension.org/questions/383783
Check the website for Tennessee's advice. (https://extension.tennessee.edu/Pages/home-garden.aspx)