Generally this time of year, it is better to place the seeds in a "baggie" with moist(not wet) sand and place it in the frig until the ground thaws in the spring. This will keep the seeds viable and break the dormancy they have gone in, like other tree seeds. In the spring place them in small pots and keep them watered(not wet) and most should germinate in a few weeks. By fall, they should be strong enough to plant in there permanent location.
If you have fresh fruit, soaking them in a bucket and pouring the "mush" into a trench seems to work well too.