Collect fresh acorns that are brown and intact
Discard acorns with holes, cracks, or mold
Place acorns in a bowl of water
Discard any acorns that float
Dry the good acorns briefly
Put acorns in a plastic bag with slightly moist peat moss or paper towels
Seal the bag loosely
Store the bag in the refrigerator
Check weekly for mold and moisture
Keep the medium slightly damp, not wet
Wait for the acorn to sprout a root
Plant the sprouted acorn root-down in a pot with soil
Cover it lightly with soil
Water gently
Keep the pot in a cool, bright location
Transplant outdoors after the seedling is established