Well I never. But I have done non-stratified seeds directly into the ground and been successful. Can you please let us know how it goes? The older my knees get, the less I like digging holes for hundreds of seedlings. It didn't even occur to me to stratify my seeds before planting outdoors, but it seems like it would work even better.
Also, if rabbits are a problem near you, I wonder if you want to consider them and maybe spray the area with Critter Ridder or Liquid fence to keep the young sprouts from being nibbled??? Does that sound like a good idea? I think I'd do that.
Good luck!
