Aging seeds

How long does one have to wait after harvesting seeds to plant them? Do they need a cool phase before planting?
Merlin
Hazelton, British Columbia

Cannabis seeds need no aging after being harvested. They require no special treatment such as cooling or freezing. As soon as they are mature they are ready to plant. Some breeders claim that the seeds must "dry out for a month or two." However, in an experiment, newly produced seeds were germinated and started growing within 72 hours of planting.

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