In this episode, we discuss: When to start tapping Maple Trees, How Long does the Maple Sap Tapping Season Last? How deep to set your spiles (taps)? How to store Maple Sap until you are ready to Boil.

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For links to the equipment I use for boiling Maple Syrup, visit:

⁠⁠⁠https://howtomakemaplesyrup.org/equipment-list-for-making-maple-syrup/⁠⁠⁠

For more information on the details of what was discussed, view the blog posts on these topics:

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My name is Richard Tomlinsen, and in this series, I am going to walk through, in detail, the super easy steps to follow to make your own delicious Maple Syrup!

My Goal is that by the end of listening to this series, you will have all of the information you need to get started tapping your maple trees, collecting the sap, boiling it, and finally performing the finishing boil in order to bottle that perfect golden elixir!

In this series we cover the following topics:

1. How to Identify and When to Collect Sap (What kinds of Maples can produce Syrup? How many do you need?)

2. How to Tap Maple Trees for Maple Syrup (Including best practices for keeping your trees healthy!)

3. How to Boil Sap for Maple Syrup (Easiest methods and how long it will take!)

4. How to Perfect the Finishing Boil (Take the guesswork out of "When is my syrup done?")

5. How to Bottle Maple Syrup (Tips for bottling Maple Syrup for your Family and Friends!)

I hope you have as much fun listening as we are having making these episodes!

Why am I doing this?

I love making maple syrup! It has been a tradition in my family ever since I was very young, and it brings so much joy to our family! I hope to bring that joy to you as well! I hope that after you have listened to this podcast series, you will be equipped with how to start a fun, inexpensive hobby that you can do with your family and friends to draw closer to each other!