I tapped today!!!!
Couldn't wait any longer - like an itch that you just have to scratch. 43 taps on tubing. We had to finish running some tubing - all new this year so not as simple as just tapping, as I made sure it was straight, tight, and downhill so this time, I don't have to replace it after only three years. It was so nice to hear the drip-drip-drip in the sap bin after we were done! I still have about 25 buckets to put up in two of my neighbors yards. Maybe tomorrow, but will have to check the weather first.
Finally - the season has started!
Last edited by therealtreehugger; 02-14-2021 at 05:26 PM.
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2017 - 20ish taps on buckets, boiling outside in two baking pans
2018 - 70+ taps, 14-buckets, 50+ on tubing, homemade arch from oil tank in my barn, 17 gal syrup
2019 - same set up, 20 gal syrup
2020 - less taps, short season, but RO kit was fantastic! 6 gal syrup and a maple cat!
2021/22/23 - expanded into the neighbors yards! 50 taps on buckets and 40 taps on tubing