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Jacob
04-03-2016, 10:34 AM
I have just one big silver maple and have already pulled my taps the tree has Buds that have flowered but with this weather we are having its snowing again will I be able to tap again I am in Lake County, OH

325abn
04-03-2016, 10:48 AM
But it will be buddy sap!

Cedar Eater
04-03-2016, 10:56 AM
I have just one big silver maple and have already pulled my taps the tree has Buds that have flowered but with this weather we are having its snowing again will I be able to tap again I am in Lake County, OH

It's not a good idea to add to the injury the tree has already sustained this year. If you tap into the same hole and just go a little deeper, you might get more sap, but judging from your location, it will probably be buddy sap and not make good syrup.

Russell Lampron
04-03-2016, 11:49 AM
You were right in thinking that the season is over. When the trees have budded the syrup will have a bad off flavor.

Jacob
04-03-2016, 12:04 PM
I want to thank everyone for the quick replies I will call it season over

Run Forest Run!
04-03-2016, 12:29 PM
I'm sure we'll be seeing you again next year Jacob! Congrats on having a fun first season. :D