Tapped today (2/18/16) in Bethany
I tapped my 20 trees early this morning. Not one tree dripped a drop as I worked. I'm at a high elevation (800' AMSL) in a cold valley. It's only 25 deg. outside now, but the forecast shows a high of 31 today, a high of 35 tomorrow, and highs in the forties for the next few days thereafter. I think I might have missed an early run at the beginning of the month, but I am hoping for a long season starting tomorrow!
2017 - 5th season
22 old fashioned metal taps and buckets
12 on gravity / tubing
17 year old willing to collect in rain, sleet, or snow
30 gal blue barrel for sap storage
2 full size steam table pan block arch with two propane burners & digital thermometers
10x10 sugar house and brewery
Yep, there was some good sap flow since the beginning of February. I collected 20 gallons from14 taps yesterday and today basically nada-frozen. Good luck with your season. Temps look very promising!
12 taps for 2009.
30+ for 2010.
30+ for 2011.
2012- Still holding around 30+ with no help in sight.
2013-Still a loner but what a Fantastic yielding year
2014- Forever a loner
2017-Still here, after trying to kick the habit.
Down to 15-20 taps with the intent to save my marriage.
Sap Haulers- Kids NADA, I tried but I'm on my own.
Buckets and Sap Saks, 4 steam pans, Block Evaporator, and single burner propane for finishing.
http://s778.photobucket.com/home/Valleyman_bucket
Just collected 18.25 gallons (measured) from the last 24 hrs from my 22 taps and buckets. Second best day ever for my modestly productive trees. That's 18% of my season goal. This is a good start!
2017 - 5th season
22 old fashioned metal taps and buckets
12 on gravity / tubing
17 year old willing to collect in rain, sleet, or snow
30 gal blue barrel for sap storage
2 full size steam table pan block arch with two propane burners & digital thermometers
10x10 sugar house and brewery
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