Warm in WI

[Maple Man 85]

Some of the larger producer with tubing and vacuum start tapping early and was wondering if anyone is taking advantage on the way above average temperatures in WI?

[littleTapper]

Using the warm weather to get my tubing up - first year with a Shurflo setup :) I'm down in the SE corner of the state, so it won't be that long until I can tap. I have only until 3/24 for my season (family vacation) so mid-Feb is likely for me. Who knows what the weather will do though; screwy winter here. Our current warm-up forecast stays above freezing at night, so there's definitely no rush to tap. It'll cool down again.

[gatzow]

Looking at forecast, you might be able to get 5-7 days in in south Wisconsin. I was tempted to try, but then Id probably have to clean up everything before the next run in 6-10 weeks. Just doesn't seem worth all the work of clean up for a possible few days. But on the other hand, I have a new evaporator and a new sugar shack that I really want to put into action!!!

[Chemist]

I tapped four trees today and will watch then for the next week to see what happens. Two of the four dripped right away.

[Boycedemery]

Due to these upcoming warm spells I was wondering that if i risk it now and tap but then my holes go dry can I just re drill in a different area on the tree to get an extended season? Thanks

[gatzow]

NO Not something that you want to do - at least that is what I have read on other threads on this site.



Due to these upcoming warm spells I was wondering that if i risk it now and tap but then my holes go dry can I just re drill in a different area on the tree to get an extended season? Thanks

[Maple Man 85]

If air is reaching the tap hole from traditional methods of collection like buckets and bags I'd hold off till March but if you have tubing I'd tap.