I have some sap mostly from the bush maples but leaving it out there for now. Enjoy the sledding, there's not going to be too much more from what I see out here!Originally Posted by paulslund
I always expect sap when the temps goes up or drops... Was expecting something this morning too but nothing. It's a sledding day today! Woot Woot!
Been tapping since 2008.
2018 - 17 taps/7 trees...819l sap, approx 28l syrup
2019 - 18 taps/8 trees...585l sap, 28l syrup...21:1 ratio
2020 - 18 taps/8 trees...890.04l sap...gave away about 170l, 30l snafu'd....23l total for me from approx 690l
2021 - 18 taps/8 trees...395l sap, 12 l syrup
2022 - 18 taps/8 trees....7 sugars 1 red due to #2 having surgery so had the season off....582l sap, 18.5l syrup
2023 - 18 taps/8 trees...all sugars again. 807l sap, so far approx 14l syrup
That's for sure! Skiing tomorrow with the kids, and hopefully some more sledding in the evening..but I'll be surprised if the trails stay open past Thursday..although I have a glimmer of hope that I'll be sledding Friday afternoon in +12!!
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2023 -30 trees -24 vacuum, 6 buckets. ~1,845 L sap; Syrup count: 49.25L
2022 -30 trees -24 vacuum, 6 buckets. ~1,530 L sap; Syrup count: 48.65L
2021 -29 trees -23 vacuum, 6 buckets. ~1240 L sap; 34.5L of syrup
2020 -30 trees 32 taps. ~900 L sap; 27.1L Syrup.
2019 -27 trees 31 taps. ~725 L sap; 22.2L Syrup.
2018 -19 Trees 20 taps. ~750 L sap; 18 L Syrup
2017 -4 trees 4 taps. ~60 L sap; 1.5 L Syrup
JeffB, I love the new addition for sap hauling! And BrutemanAl, fabulous evaporating set-up and congrats on your first boil of 2019. Your little helper is awesome!
~ Karen ~
2012 - 10 taps, 1 turkey fryer - 169.5L sap 4.2 L syrup
2013 - 23 taps, 2 turkey fryers - 748.5 L sap 17.56 L syrup
2014 - 22 taps, 509 L sap 12.5 L syrup
2015 - 28 taps, 1093.75 L sap 25.1 L syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 1223.5 L sap 28.25 L syrup
2017 - 21 taps, 518.5 L sap 12.7 L syrup
2018 - 28 taps, 2 turkey fryers & Denali 3 burner propane stove - 798L sap 16.9 L syrup
2019 - 28 taps, 1409.5L sap 40.12L syrup
Sugar, Norway, Manitoba, Silver and Freeman Maples
Great to hear from you Karen,we have all been wondering about you,hopefully snow will melt soon so we can get a season
7th generation maple producer in sugarhouse built in 1892
2x World Champion Maple Syrup Producer
1250 taps on cv adapters
Leader Vortex 3x14 with Max Flue and Revolution Syrup Pan,Enhanced Steam Away
www.leggettmaplesyrup.com
KAREN !!! was wondering where you were, it’s been a late start but I have done fairly well so far.
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2018 28 tree's, 32 taps... 1206 L collected, 19.6 L Finished
2017 14 trees, 16 taps... for now465.5 L collected, 10.5 L Finished
2016 26 trees, 38 taps... for now
2015 7 Trees, 7 Buckets
2014 13 Trees,9 Buckets,5 Water Cooler Bottles,1 Turkey Fryer,ended up with 12 L syrup,light to very dark color
2013 9 Trees ,13 taps and buckets,1 Turkey Deep Fryer,Close to 15 L of syrup , light to dark color
Finally got 25 taps in yesterday. What a late start it is! I second Karen’s comment!! Bruteman what a great evaporating set up! Way to go!!!
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!
Hi everyone. Just joined.
My father-in-law and I started tapping my bush last year and had a great time doing it. Located very near the 401-416 interchange in Johnstown, Ont.
I have a question about spigots. We have a mixture of 5/16 and 7/16 plastic, as well as about 40 aluminum. It's been really slow this year (compared to last) - but the only trees I have dripping so far all have the metal spigots. Anyone know why? I am assuming it is because the metal 'heats up' faster and melts the frozen hole quicker than the plastic - but not sure.
Also, it seems like my trees that are in the low-lying ground start running much earlier than ones on higher ground. Does anyone know why this is the case? Or is it just a coincidence?
Hoping it gets going today with the warm up. I only have 3 gallons of sap so far!
Thanks in advance.
Mike.
2018 - 65 taps - 494G Sap - 11.6G Finished Syrup (flat pan w. converted oil tank stove).
2019 - 100 taps - 514G Sap - 19.2G Finished Syrup (flat pan w. converted oil tank stove).
2020 - 137 taps - 735G Sap - 20G Finished Syrup (Continuous flow pan).
2021 - 126 taps - 288G Sap - 8.45G Finished Syrup (Continuous flow pan).
2022 - 120 taps - 811G Sap - 21 G Finished Syrup (Continuous flow pan).
2023 -
Welcome MikeC82! I'm probably your closest neighbour, just outside of Oxford Mills. Lots of good questions but most are pretty tough to answer. Some of the seasoned pros here like BruceL and ennismaple will probably chip in soon :-)
FWIW I would guess that plain ol drainage is the reason your slope trees aren't running yet. Also what species of maple and how big are your trees...are they huge mature sugar maples or much smaller trees? Lots of factors to take into account. You may even have a slightly different microclimate from me even thopugh you're only 20 min drive away.
Been tapping since 2008.
2018 - 17 taps/7 trees...819l sap, approx 28l syrup
2019 - 18 taps/8 trees...585l sap, 28l syrup...21:1 ratio
2020 - 18 taps/8 trees...890.04l sap...gave away about 170l, 30l snafu'd....23l total for me from approx 690l
2021 - 18 taps/8 trees...395l sap, 12 l syrup
2022 - 18 taps/8 trees....7 sugars 1 red due to #2 having surgery so had the season off....582l sap, 18.5l syrup
2023 - 18 taps/8 trees...all sugars again. 807l sap, so far approx 14l syrup
And.....it's alive.....finally collecting sap, maybe 6 gallons so far, but it's running, even ran overnight with the warm temps, getting my apprentice primed to check the buckets at noon as it's sunny and mild here in Kingston now....he's on March Break anyway and some time away from the TV would serve him well while I'm at the office.....
Good luck all, have a feeling next two days may be the kick off we've all been waiting for....
TurkeyJohn
Hi Galena, For sure - we are very close. In fact, we used to live in Kemptville until about 2 years ago.
We have a real mix of trees silver, red and sugar - some huge ones must be 75 years old + Others much smaller. Tried to limit to tapping only 10-11 inches or larger. It's mixed bush with a lot of big pines mixed in - so it seems the maples have to grow really tall to get at the light. This seems to cut down on their girth overall. It takes them years and years to expand in width - but they grow higher and higher every year. My dad tapped about ten trees here over 30 years ago and he left the spigots in after accidentally burning the sap. Those trees have only grown out barely 1/2 inch around the old spigots since then. Very slow to grow.
We have a light problem here because the bush is so thick. Hard to get sun in- but I think you're right about the drainage. Most of the ones running early are right down near the creek/swampy area.
Mike
2018 - 65 taps - 494G Sap - 11.6G Finished Syrup (flat pan w. converted oil tank stove).
2019 - 100 taps - 514G Sap - 19.2G Finished Syrup (flat pan w. converted oil tank stove).
2020 - 137 taps - 735G Sap - 20G Finished Syrup (Continuous flow pan).
2021 - 126 taps - 288G Sap - 8.45G Finished Syrup (Continuous flow pan).
2022 - 120 taps - 811G Sap - 21 G Finished Syrup (Continuous flow pan).
2023 -
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