How long does it take to season red maple? I ended up with about 1/2 cord from my last winters scrounge and I am hoping to maybe burn it this fall or at the very least next spring. It seems to be drying fast which gave me hope for the fall shoulder season. This is my first time dealing with soft maple so I'm not sure when I can count on burning this stuff. Any chance this fall? At the very least next spring I should be good, right?