Originally Posted by
Sugarmaker
Keep in mind that mother nature is in control here, not you.
We can have 4 week to 12 week seasons. Trying to time the start of tapping to get 6 weeks of good season is my goal on gravity 5/16 tubing. If you have a great weather forecaster then you will be good. I usually expect about 16 runs on average per season.
Regards,
Chris
The forecast is about as good as it gets. 14 straight days of ideal tapping.
I understand it's all about what mother nature decides to give but this year is a little unique for my season timing. I'm getting in married in April so I have to be done with syruping by mid March, regardless of weather. If I go much later than that there might not be a wedding lol. Also, we're giving maple syrup as our favors, so the pressure is on to at least get enough to provide 150, 4-6 oz favors. This early jump on the season hopefully helps me be sure we can get at least that. Lets hope it all works out!
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2021 - 40 on 3/16, 20 on buckets. Added Shurflo.
2020 - New Mason 2x3, 60 taps. 30 on 3/16 gravity (Too Flat), 30 buckets. 13 gal
2019 - First season - Homemade barrel evap. 25 taps on buckets. 4 gal. THE ADDICTION BEGINS!!
No Sugar Shack yet.
Wishing I had more property/trees.