How long to season Pine?

[mattg1970]

I have the chance to pick up a couple cords of white pine for free. The trees have been cut down a couple of weeks. I don't plan on burning it this year but next year for sure. I was wondering how long pine takes to season. Just curious.

 

[myzamboni]

split it and stack it, and you should be fine for next winter. If the location is sunny with a breeze/wind, 6 months could do it.

 

[nshif]

If I cut it and split it by Apr or May its ready by Nov if left in the sun

 

[kevin fitzsimmons]

I burn about 90 % pine. I usually cut it green and frozen in the winter. It splits with two or three god cracks of the maul when frozen. After a year in our dry climate its ready to go. i think my wood is actually to dry and rips pretty good in a hot stove. If the stuff you have is frozen, it won't be ready for this year.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

If collected in spring, my pine has been ready by regular burn time.

Matt