Most fruit seeds do need a season of cold before they germinate. Some also like to be lightly scored.
Your mileage may vary, batteries not included.
/johnny
I started an asparagus bed this year as well. In a few years I’ll actually be able to eat.
I’ve got a couple of pear trees that produce good pears but I’ve got to cut them down because whoever planted them put them too close to my well pit. Thinking about replacing them with paw paws. (I’m a fan of natives)