
Originally Posted by
Chelsroode
Hello,
I am tapping for the first time ever this season and am planning to tap next weekend.
Getting all last minute things done this weekend.
Wish me luck!
Welcome! All I have to say is that it's a very addictive hobby! Before you know it.. you'll be bathing any dreaming in maple syrup!
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!