I'm in Lanark County, boasting being the Maple Syrup capital of Ontario.
Haven't tapped yet but have smelled someone boiling in near my place.
Only doing 50 buckets this year and expect hobby output of under 20l syrup.
Eastern Ontario 2024
I'm in Lanark County, boasting being the Maple Syrup capital of Ontario.
Haven't tapped yet but have smelled someone boiling in near my place.
Only doing 50 buckets this year and expect hobby output of under 20l syrup.
In Peterborough County here. Still too early. Quite a bit of snow on the ground, no sun and just barely above 0 during the day. Keeping an eye on the forecast tho !
Installing solar sureflo vacuum system this weekend for 130 taps - probably 20 buckets (for show). Lines are already in as is tank. Just need to get the vacuum system in !
Had gravity last year but little topography so while I think we did ok I'm hoping with the vacuum system we increase yield. We'll see !
I have no doubt your gonna enjoy the added preference from the shut flo
225 taps 180 on vac 45 on natural gravity lines.
2x6 drop flue with auto draw.
Home built 3 x400gpd ro
2017 kubota M7060hdcc12
2019 can am defender
2017- first year 80 taps 22x36 home made arch and pan.
That's what everyone tells me, Hkb ! Really looking forward to see an improvement in yield..
Good luck to you Maplelane. My grandma was born and raised in your neck of the woods, Lakefield.
2004 - 2012 2x3 flat pan 25 to 60 taps
2012 2x3 new divided pan w/draw off 55 taps
2018 - didn't boil surgery - bought new evaporator
2019 new SML 2x4 raised flue high output evap. 65 taps
made 17 gal. syrup
2020 - only put out 53 taps - made 16.25 ga.l syrup
2021 - Didn't work out
2022 - 25 taps on bags / 8 taps on 3/16's line - late start
Looking at the 10 day forecast is making me think I might tap some this weekend. Seems too early but I did a bit of an experiment last year where I tapped some of my lines when we had that thaw in early Feb and didn’t tap the rest until March. In the end the sap production of my early tapped lines exceeded the late which never had a chance to ‘catch up’ before the trees budded out. Anyone else getting the itch?
2024 200 taps & a rebuilt arch and 2x8 raised flu evaporator
2020-23 85-167 taps shared with a neighbour
2019 41 taps on 3/16 line, 2x6 oil tank evaporator
2018 10 buckets, neighbour's homemade 2x3 arch
I know I say this each year, but this year I really doubt that I will tap. The temps are great but I am afraid of early budding and a hard cold snap which we always get in Feb.
Also already have enough projects lined up in addition to my usual juggling act of running a business and looking after my house and property.
Guess I'll be buying a few gallons from peeps at season's end!
Meantime if anyone wants any advice I'm always glad to share my opinon lol ;-)
Have fun all!
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
We are precisely 7 minute drive from Lakefield, Pdiamond. Have lived here for 8 years, lovely area and fantastic people. Lived in PTBO for 11 years prior - nice city but it’s a city.
Jungmaria - this year has been quite unique in terms of temps and weather in general but I’m thinking - right or wrong I don’t know - that we’re due for another big freeze AND dumping of snow. That said we’re getting everything ready. Spent the day today cleaning up the shack and clearing snow. What a great day. Sunny, music playing, dogs playing and beer was cold 😉
Here’s hoping for a great year ! Good luck all !
Maplelane, Just outside of Lakefield there used to be a cheese factory/store. Just wondering if it is still there. If it is could ypu provide me with the name I want to try and order some cheese. Back when we use to go there you could only get either 5lb or 10lb blocks of mild or sharp. That was all they sold. It was the best cheese I have ever had.
2004 - 2012 2x3 flat pan 25 to 60 taps
2012 2x3 new divided pan w/draw off 55 taps
2018 - didn't boil surgery - bought new evaporator
2019 new SML 2x4 raised flue high output evap. 65 taps
made 17 gal. syrup
2020 - only put out 53 taps - made 16.25 ga.l syrup
2021 - Didn't work out
2022 - 25 taps on bags / 8 taps on 3/16's line - late start
Ahhh. The cheese factory on Stoney lake road…sadly they closed many years ago. So no 🧀 !
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