Small operation 2-3 hundred gals sap / year. How long can almost finished sap be stored or collected before final finishing?
 |
 |
Finishing sap
Small operation 2-3 hundred gals sap / year. How long can almost finished sap be stored or collected before final finishing?
You should bottle finished Syrup right away so it will last indefinitly. Storing sap is a differnt matter. If you keep it out of the sun and cold it will last a few days. Later in the season this gets tougher. I pack around both of my collection tanks with snow during the season.
Dave C.
2011 - 130 Taps
2017 - 300 Taps ( all gravity)
2x8 Leader Revolution Evaporator
12x18 Sugarshack
With "almost finished" ( 5-6 degrees above boiling point of water) syrup it will keep OK for maybe a week. Keep it cold and maybe 10 days.
It is still better to finish it ASAP for the best results, like same day or next day.
Dave Klish about 1320 taps in '15, doing fewer each year, about 450 planned for 2020 (and after?)
2012 Mahindra 36 HP 4x4/ loader/cab/heat/AC:-)
3x8 raised flue evaporator
250 GPH converted to electric, RO by Ray Gingerich
6.32 KW solar system, 1.48KW is battery backed up, all net metered
http://s1041.photobucket.com/albums/...anssugarhouse/
website: www.cnymaple.com
Posting Permissions
 |
|
Reply With Quote