Search:

Type: Posts; User: Tapping Gold

Search: Search took 0.03 seconds.

  1. Replies
    12
    Views
    6,775

    Jukenjer, I'm south of you, just north of Mille...

    Jukenjer, I'm south of you, just north of Mille Lacs. First batch on the year for me was dirty. It was only 100 gallons which once the first pre-filter plugged I pulled it out until the second plugs...
  2. Replies
    61
    Views
    83,951

    I have bags in the Wealthwood area. After some...

    I have bags in the Wealthwood area. After some non flow days trees were in full flow yesterday. I would anticipate good flow until the end of the week.
  3. Replies
    4
    Views
    4,746

    Thanks Marcus, I do have some plastic drop line...

    Thanks Marcus, I do have some plastic drop line taps, not sure the brand. They appear to be longer, wander if that will work? I'll post a photo when installed.
  4. Replies
    4
    Views
    4,746

    Thanks Austin351, your right the spike does drive...

    Thanks Austin351, your right the spike does drive into the tree further than most before its seated. The bark on these silvers can be rather thick.

    Probably just my luck this year several of my...
  5. Replies
    4
    Views
    4,746

    No room to hang sac holder

    Hi, I'm sure this has been asked before but my search wasn't successful. I'm a small producer with under 50 taps. I use the hanging bag method with much success.

    Is it me or have the tree taps...
  6. Replies
    3
    Views
    3,584

    Had an incredible year. 740 gallons collected on...

    Had an incredible year. 740 gallons collected on 44 taps, mix of buckets and bags, that is a little over 16.8 gallons per bag, crazy for me. Just finishing the bottling process now. Attached find my...
  7. Replies
    111
    Views
    41,585

    Thanks Warners Point for the stained sap...

    Thanks Warners Point for the stained sap explanation, that does make sense. Made a darker syrup. Good run in Wealthwood Sunday as well. 60 gallons on 44 bags, That million dollar sunshine sure helps....
  8. Replies
    111
    Views
    41,585

    Slow in the Weathwood MN area. Collected 22 gal...

    Slow in the Weathwood MN area. Collected 22 gal on 44 bags in the last 5 days. Mine too was a bite stained. Will boil in the morning see what i get. Need either a big low pressure system or some...
  9. Replies
    111
    Views
    41,585

    I have two silvers in RICHFIELD MN which ran the...

    I have two silvers in RICHFIELD MN which ran the two weekends, 5 days really. The one tree has budded out Wednesday the other has not. They are dripping this morning but i assume the one could be...
  10. Replies
    147
    Views
    62,532

    Had a brief run and my father collected 63...

    Had a brief run and my father collected 63 gallons off 40 bags yesterday in the Wealthwood area. Looks like I have some work to do. My first batch tasted amazing good. A lot of good conversations...
  11. Replies
    147
    Views
    62,532

    Trees are running better than before in my area....

    Trees are running better than before in my area. Collected 50 gallons on 40 taps over the past 6 days. Ground is squishy but still feels solid under that in most areas. I do not have a hydrometer,...
  12. Replies
    147
    Views
    62,532

    Thank you for the information on the bricks, I'll...

    Thank you for the information on the bricks, I'll give them a try. Still haven't seen a robin yet which usually indicates spring, right?
    Nice to see several new reports of flowage, maybe I'm over...
  13. Replies
    147
    Views
    62,532

    I have one observation and two questions: Tapped...

    I have one observation and two questions: Tapped two silver maples in my yard (by airport) but no sign of drips, although I see a mulberry tree on the corner has started to drip onto the street, must...
  14. Replies
    147
    Views
    62,532

    40 Taps in the Wealthwood, MN area (the most...

    40 Taps in the Wealthwood, MN area (the most ever) about half were wet. One tree next to the driveway had about 1" in the bag as I left. About 5" snow on ground yet.
  15. Replies
    143
    Views
    46,155

    Collected 30 gallons on the 21st. Just a touch...

    Collected 30 gallons on the 21st. Just a touch cloudy, no smell. 34 taps remain. Will see how Friday/Saturday freeze goes. Syrup taste much better this year than last.
Results 1 to 15 of 15