It sounds like the weather might be getting close this week. Anyone thinking about drilling holes this week.
It sounds like the weather might be getting close this week. Anyone thinking about drilling holes this week.
I was going to tap a few trees tomorrow. Next week the weather looks good.
Hey upmep, good to see you back. I think I'll be tapping this weekend. Ted
I put a couple of holes in my backyard tree today. It’s right at 40 degrees or so. They aren’t running yet. It’s got to be close. I hope everyone has a great year.
Tapped 30 trees today and all were running good. Was about 36 degrees and sunny.
I put in about 70 today and will finish tapping tomorow. A guy just called and said the 3 buckets he looked at were half full. Tomorow may be busy! Have fun! Ted
Got 45gallons of sap this morning good start.
Ended up making the lightest colored syrup I've ever made. I've made golden before, but just barely. This stuff is very light colored. Quite pretty. Have fun! Ted
Not in Iowa, but southwest Nebraska.(don't have a Nebraska forum so you guys are the closest...) Got 40 gallons Monday and ended up with 5 pints of very light colored Box Elder syrup. Tapped 2 trees last night that ran so fast you couldn't count the drops as they came out.
Jim
Home made 2' X 5' X 6" pan.
Home made 500 gallon wood fired cooker
2019 - 12 taps, 1/2 gallon Box Elder syrup
2020 - 120 taps ………..
This hobby is addicting...…..
Welcome Jim. I tapped a tree last weekend and there was no drip to it, just a steady stream. I thoght I might have hit an artery!
Just curious, are there many sugar makers in your area? Either way, pull up a chair and make yourself at home! Also, Iowa didn't have a forum until a few years ago. Have fun, Ted