Had some real gushers last week, but not much has happened since then. I know many of you are on gravity or vacuum and you have different experiences.
What do you think for those of us on buckets?
Chris
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Had some real gushers last week, but not much has happened since then. I know many of you are on gravity or vacuum and you have different experiences.
What do you think for those of us on buckets?
Chris
Buckets will keep running. If we get some classic up and down temps and sun they'll run.;)
They will run again when the right weather gets here. That is unless you tapped 6-8 weeks ago. Bucket tappers need to wait to tap until the right time, those who jump the gun often loose out on the best flow days of mid March thru early April. By tapping early you may catch a few OK early days but when the best sap flow potential days get here, those on buckets may get little or none. Tappers with tubing and vacuum can get sap for about 2x as long, whether mechanical of gravity vacuum (3/16).
March is the month to make syrup in NH and the best part of the season is almost here. The snow that we are getting now is going to give the season a much needed boost.
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Yes! March is the REAL maple season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Russell Lampron
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I tapped a week ago, so I should still be good.
I hear you. All of my taps are on the side of the road. It’s down the hill, then carry them up and over the shifting snow bank. My mood will be fluctuating with yours.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scm
If it is cold right now, you are guaranteed at least one more run :D But hopefully many more than that!