Oak, for example, is a popular hardwood that's easier to split when wet. When initially harvested, you can split wet or green oak without waiting for it to dry first. For most other species, though, you'll probably discover that dry wood is easier to split.

When should OAK be split?

The ideal time to cut firewood is in the late winter and early spring months. This allows for the maximum drying time. Next, cut the ends of the logs as flat and square as possible so that they can stand sturdily for splitting.

How long should you wait before splitting wood?

The most important rules for preparing good firewood are: Cut, split and stack the wood in the early spring and let it stand in the sun and wind until it is seasoned. For many people seasoning will take about six months. for others, it will be a full year, depending on climate and wood species.