Tricking seeds is done all the time. It is really hard to answer your question because we don't know what you are planting and there isn't a 'blanket' answer. I have some seeds that require cold stratification that require 2 weeks in the freezer or germination is poor and others that germinate well after 24hrs and some that they claim need cold stratification that germinate fine without anything. So I can only suggest trying, what do you have to lose?

I don't follow this forum but seen your post in most recents so forgive me if I miss any follow ups.

SCG

Studies to determine the length of time and the conditions needed for successful stratification are common. Many types of seed have been studies extensively and conditions are well determined. Some rarer types may not have had much study. For the most part, those stratification requirements you see are probably based on one of those studies. If 5% of some type of seed germinates without stratification, 20% germinates after 2 months,......and 95% germinate after 4 months, you will probably see recommendations for 120 day stratification. In some cases, the lengths may be guesses. If seeds require stratification and you don't provide sufficient time for that process, much of the seed will not undergo the physical and chemical changes necessary to break dormancy.

I totally agree with Brandon. Without knowing what seed you are working with all else is all conjecture.

Studies or not, experience or not means nothing unless we know what seed we are talking about.

Agreed?

SCG