What does seasoned mean?
The term seasoned, when applied to firewood, really has no specific definition. In general terms, firewood that has completed the drying process and is not losing any more moisture is considered seasoned. Some people define seasoned wood as that which has been cut for at least a year. For the average consumer, it is difficult to tell if a piece of wood is seasoned. A good technique is to look for checking (small cracks that appear on the cut side of the wood.). This is not a reliable method since the wood may be checked but can still contain significant moisture and will not burn well.
