New drops stay open how long?

[backyardsugarer]

I am looking for some feedback from bigger producers or people that have tapped really early in the past.

I have changed out around 250 drops on a smaller bush of mine and was considering tapping this weekend (Feb 1.) I know some producers start tapping in January every year. Will the tap holes stay open for 8 weeks with new drops?

It is on vac and I usually finish by April 1 at the latest. Taps always last 6 weeks for me, not sure about 8. I know it is weather dependent too.

Thanks