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Thread: Rough time frame to Tap in NH?

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    Looking at the long-range forecast, next weekend looks like the start of perfect temps! I plan to tap and set out buckets next Saturday, February 22nd.
    2024 - 16 taps - buckets on our best producing trees, still boiling on a block arch with slight modifications/refinements over the years.
    2021 - 25 taps - all buckets
    2013-2020 - 30/41 taps: discovering which trees were the best producers
    2012 - First year - 21 taps in our backyard - block arch evaporator with 3 steam table pans!

  2. #22
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    Richmond NH
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    It's 30 here at 9am. Pumps are going on, time to check for leaks. It's go time!
    Jake
    smoky lake 2x6 drop flue SSR on homemade arch
    235 taps on 2 gast 1550s and lappiere releasers
    24x12 sugar house
    2019 Kubota L2501 work horse

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    We put the tubing runs up today. The few remaining trees with buckets will go in later this week.
    2016 - 30 buckets and a barrel evaporator (outside)
    2017 - 45 buckets and a barrel evaporator (outside)
    2018 - 3/6 tubing, Mason 2x3, and a small shack

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    I put about 500 taps in today. I've got a little over 200 to do tomorrow and then it's go time. I did all of the hard ones today so tomorrow will be much easier.
    Russ

    "Red Roof Maples" Where the term "boiling soda" was first introduced to the maple world!

    1930 Ford Model AA Doodlebug tractor
    A couple of Honda 4 wheelers
    Four chainsaws and no chickens!

  5. #25
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    Tapped on Saturday in Hudson. Tapped in a tee shirt. Collected enough to boil last night and started to get a little sweet going. Should run well today. Then looks like a bit of a slow down. That's OK not March yet!

    19x48 mini pro oil fired, Nano R/O, CDL Vacuum Press,Mountain Maple Vacuum setup
    6x12 sugar house off back of shed
    2024-103 Taps Mostly Sugars, Dozen Reds
    "The days are long, but the years are short"

  6. #26
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    Have boiled about 4 times now in Hudson. With my rig I only need about 10-15 gallons to fire. I have been happy with the sugar content so far it has tested in the 2.5% range. Made my first syrup on 2/26. Last year first syrup was March 11th. Trees have not really kicked in yet but for buckets I am happy with the product and production thus far. Made about 6 gallons last year and I think I am pushing a gallon now. Small time but having a blast.

    19x48 mini pro oil fired, Nano R/O, CDL Vacuum Press,Mountain Maple Vacuum setup
    6x12 sugar house off back of shed
    2024-103 Taps Mostly Sugars, Dozen Reds
    "The days are long, but the years are short"

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