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When Can I Start Tapping My Maple Trees?
In this episode we talk about the often-elusive question: When can I start tapping my Maple trees?
We start by examining the process by which Maple trees produce maple sap. We then answer the questions: if I tap too early will my taps dry out and plug up? If I start too late, how much sap will I miss out on?
We discuss when the average start time is for the Maple sugaring season at different latitudes.
We also talk about how the commercial Maple syrup producers handle the variable timing of the Maple sugaring season.
We wrap up our conversation by suggesting several key tips and tricks for optimizing your sugaring season, as well as tips from the “old-timers” on what to look for in nature to tell you when to start your tapping season.
Don’t miss this episode jam-packed with helpful information!
I’d love to hear from you, leave me a voicemail! (I may include snippets in a future episode!)
https://anchor.fm/how-to-make-maple-syrup/message
Leave a review for this podcast, it helps get the word out!
- Go to this link:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-make-maple-syrup/id1596149713
- Scroll down to “Ratings and Reviews”
- Tap “Write a Review” at the bottom of the page.
Download the FREE - How to Make Maple Syrup Cheat Sheet found here:
https://howtomakemaplesyrup.org/maple-syrup-making-cheat-sheet/
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:
https://howtomakemaplesyrup.org
Papers and Resources Talked about in this episode:
Sugar Maple Tree Fact Sheet (Godman, Yawney, Tubbs):
https://d32ogoqmya1dw8.cloudfront.net/files/eslabs/weather/sugar_maple_fact_sheet.pdf
How does sap flow out of Maple Trees (Wilmot, 2009):
https://mapleresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/wilmot_underpressure.pdf
The Timing of Tapping for Maple Sap Collection (Wilmot, 2008):
https://mapleresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/0608tappingtiming.pdf
Finding the sweet spot: Shifting optimal climate for maple syrup production in North America (Rapp et al., 2019):
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112719303019#f0005
Thanks for Listening to the:
How to Make Maple Syrup Podcast
Episode 014
Podcast Host: Richard Tomlinsen
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By Richard TomlinsenIn this episode we talk about the often-elusive question: When can I start tapping my Maple trees?
We start by examining the process by which Maple trees produce maple sap. We then answer the questions: if I tap too early will my taps dry out and plug up? If I start too late, how much sap will I miss out on?
We discuss when the average start time is for the Maple sugaring season at different latitudes.
We also talk about how the commercial Maple syrup producers handle the variable timing of the Maple sugaring season.
We wrap up our conversation by suggesting several key tips and tricks for optimizing your sugaring season, as well as tips from the “old-timers” on what to look for in nature to tell you when to start your tapping season.
Don’t miss this episode jam-packed with helpful information!
I’d love to hear from you, leave me a voicemail! (I may include snippets in a future episode!)
https://anchor.fm/how-to-make-maple-syrup/message
Leave a review for this podcast, it helps get the word out!
- Go to this link:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-make-maple-syrup/id1596149713
- Scroll down to “Ratings and Reviews”
- Tap “Write a Review” at the bottom of the page.
Download the FREE - How to Make Maple Syrup Cheat Sheet found here:
https://howtomakemaplesyrup.org/maple-syrup-making-cheat-sheet/
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:
https://howtomakemaplesyrup.org
Papers and Resources Talked about in this episode:
Sugar Maple Tree Fact Sheet (Godman, Yawney, Tubbs):
https://d32ogoqmya1dw8.cloudfront.net/files/eslabs/weather/sugar_maple_fact_sheet.pdf
How does sap flow out of Maple Trees (Wilmot, 2009):
https://mapleresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/wilmot_underpressure.pdf
The Timing of Tapping for Maple Sap Collection (Wilmot, 2008):
https://mapleresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/0608tappingtiming.pdf
Finding the sweet spot: Shifting optimal climate for maple syrup production in North America (Rapp et al., 2019):
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112719303019#f0005
Thanks for Listening to the:
How to Make Maple Syrup Podcast
Episode 014
Podcast Host: Richard Tomlinsen