I put out 12 fresh taps on new trees over the weekend, and they just started to run. Things look pretty good here in the North East corner of the state, for the next few weeks.
I put out 12 fresh taps on new trees over the weekend, and they just started to run. Things look pretty good here in the North East corner of the state, for the next few weeks.
About 300 taps
2'x6' air tight arch
Semi complete 12'x24' sugarhouse in Somers, CT
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Any recovery in Lyme?
I noticed the buds on some of my reds starting to swell. I haven't gotten much at all the last few days. Since the warmup it has been very slow. Will the cold wake them back up?
Things are running slower up my way but the sap is definitely responding to the cold nights and warm days. For example, instead of 400 gallons every 3-4 days off 150 taps I'm getting about 300 gallons every 7 days. The next 7 days looks like the weather trend continues so hopefully you guys get better flows as well.
About 300 taps
2'x6' air tight arch
Semi complete 12'x24' sugarhouse in Somers, CT
My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CapturedNature
My eBook: Making Maple Syrup in your Backyard
Sap just started flowing yesterday after about a 10 day hiatus due to warm temps.
Buds are swollen but still tight. I checked my buckets this morning and they are about 1/2 full and sap is following well.
Weather looks favorable over the next 3-4 days, so hope we get a nice run out of it.
Mark
Mason 2x4 w/raised flue pan, 240 gal. sap tank, 80 Reds on 5/16 tubing and Lunchbox releaser/pump, 20 sugars on buckets
In Ridgefield. my trees took a long break after that big warm spell, but they perked up and are producing well again.
2016 - 36 Taps - File Cabinet Arch + Food Pans
2017 - 2.5'x10' drop flues - 3/16 Natural Vacuum - 122 Taps
2018 - 16x20 Sugar Shack - 3/16 Natural Vacuum - 235 Taps
Well my 100 line taps are flowing like mad, pulled the 40 pails those holes shut down for good. The week with this snow storm looks promising... Anyone else seeing a improvement in flow?
Last edited by CTsugarMan; 03-11-2018 at 08:47 PM.
Shelton Connecticut sugar maker
I have 88 on 3/16" lines and they are running strong my 12 on traditional taps and bags have also picked up. I didn't tap out until President's Day weekend though.
2' x 3' backyard evaporator with homemade steam hood
38.5 gallons produced in 2022
120 taps all on 3/16" tubing
4" x 40" homemade RO built for 2023
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