Finishing sap

[Agb]

Small operation 2-3 hundred gals sap / year. How long can almost finished sap be stored or collected before final finishing?

[dcast99]

You should bottle finished Syrup right away so it will last indefinitly. Storing sap is a differnt matter. If you keep it out of the sun and cold it will last a few days. Later in the season this gets tougher. I pack around both of my collection tanks with snow during the season.

[maple flats]

With "almost finished" ( 5-6 degrees above boiling point of water) syrup it will keep OK for maybe a week. Keep it cold and maybe 10 days.
It is still better to finish it ASAP for the best results, like same day or next day.