Originally Posted by
TurkeyJohn
We've been able to fill 2-20 gallon cans and starting on the third, hoping to do a boil this weekend. How far up 15 are you Lespetras? We're right at Rideau Acres campground.
TJ
I am on Washburn road!! This is our first year.. I think we've done okay. To date we have made close to 8 litres of syrup! It's crazy how different our sap flow is when we live in the same area.. like you've collected 40 gallons and we have collected close to 100 gallons. To date 357 litres on 30 trees. Perhaps just early in the season and your flow will increase?
Also, Vandy.. That is an amazing batch of syrup you have, congratulations!
And Galena, you've finally made some! That's great, still tastes like marshmallows you said? I actually went out and purchased a small sample of pure maple syrup from the grocery store to taste test for a real good comparison. And I can't believe how much better ours is... I'm not going to be able to go back... Like ever! It's crazy the difference!
Oh and our sugar content is finally increasing... Last batch 2.4%.. Yay!
Lesley
2 acres of sugar maples. Woodburning arch with small evaporator and propane burners with steamer pans Year 5.
2015 - 35 taps on 30 trees. 1556 L sap and 44L syrup!
2016 - 42 taps on 40 trees. 2274 L sap and 64L syrup!
2017 - 37 taps on 36 trees. 1573 L sap and 47L syrup!
2018 - 33 taps on 32 trees. 2314 L sap and 53L syrup!
2019 - 30 taps on 29 trees. 1640L sap and 51 L syrup!
2020 - 31 taps on 30 trees. 760 L + stopped counting sap and 25 L syrup!
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