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Logscaler
03-20-2009, 05:43 AM
I found this on another list that I subscribe to. Not too sure how accurate it is but thought I should pass it on!

FYI, I read that Cornell University in NY has some 12% sugar content Maple Trees left for sale. Thought about getting a couple but I'd be pushing up dandelions before they grew large enough to tap. sigh!!!!!!!

Anyone here know if this is true?
Amber Gold
03-20-2009, 07:20 AM
If it is can I get some over here? Never broke 1.8%.
Logscaler
03-20-2009, 07:37 AM
This popped up on the same list.

go to the Cornell University in NY web page. Professor Brian Chabot as reported in the Spring issue of Northern Woodlands on Page 17/18.

www.northernwoodlands.org

Amber Gold - Go for it!!!
PerryW
03-20-2009, 08:57 AM
I am happier because I never test my sap's sugar content.
danno
03-20-2009, 12:48 PM
I am happier because I never test my sap's sugar content.

You are a smart man
RileySugarbush
03-20-2009, 01:03 PM
Seconded!!!
Amber Gold
03-20-2009, 01:03 PM
I wish I didn't, but at the same time I'd be wondering why I was only getting 75:1 ratios and trying to figure out where the water was coming in from. Or wondering if someone was pumping water into my tanks to make me think I'm getting great runs.
markct
03-23-2009, 07:31 PM
i gota wonder tho at 12 % sugar it seems the tree would taste sweet and every animal in the forest would wanna nibble on it! maybe not but it sure seems like it, i know a fellow trader was just telling me the story of how they got some 6 percent trees that they planted, that seems less likely to get chewed but still seems possible!
Revi
03-23-2009, 08:34 PM
Our bucket trees tested over 4% yesterday, but I have to admit that we cheated and threw out the ice.

We have been running between 2 and 2 1/2 percent, though without ice.

It's been a sweet year so far.
Leadft
07-07-2009, 06:41 PM
Did anyone get any info on these 12% trees ???
twobears1224
07-08-2009, 06:56 PM
i don,t know about 12% trees but,i know where to get 6% trees.i just had a friend tell me about who,s selling them.
after he told me about them i got to wondering if anybody had tryed making/growing a sweeter tree..they do that kinda thing with alot of other plants...why not maple trees???

delbert