@how2duder It depends on the size of the tree, sugar content of sap, how many taps and a variety of other factors such as weather, season length, and sun exposure. But, the ule of thumb is 1 qt. of syrup per tap. I averaged 1/2 gallon of sap per day per tap and averaged two taps per tree. So, on average I got a gallon of sap per day from each tree. If the season is 40 days long, and the sap ratio 40:1 that's roughly 1 gallon of syrup per tree. For me, 30 taps made 12 gals. of syrup.
@virtualndfan Thanks a bunch! and an FYI to anyone else reading, of all the trees I tapped only two or three leaked and that was due to splitting, likely because the tree was a bit frozen. I've since learned it's best to tap when the trees are flowing up in the day as this helps prevent splitting, but when you are working on a schedule this isn't always possible. I will make a point next season to tap well into the day in hopes of preventing this. The splits that did occur were minor in size.
I like the video.I make maple syrup my self too,but i am from the little state of Vermont.iI am a back yard/pro.I tap any where from 25 to 150 taps each year.hope to see more videos from your maple making.
@timlawton1 Thanks, will be posting them as the season progresses, the good, the bad, and the ugly. I just hope i can keep up with the evap. Last year it was real slow going.
@bobinmissouri I get mine locally from Sugarbush Supplies Company in Mason, MI., but if you google "leader tree saver spiles" there are many online vendors.
How much maple will you get from one tree????
how2duder 2 months ago
@how2duder It depends on the size of the tree, sugar content of sap, how many taps and a variety of other factors such as weather, season length, and sun exposure. But, the ule of thumb is 1 qt. of syrup per tap. I averaged 1/2 gallon of sap per day per tap and averaged two taps per tree. So, on average I got a gallon of sap per day from each tree. If the season is 40 days long, and the sap ratio 40:1 that's roughly 1 gallon of syrup per tree. For me, 30 taps made 12 gals. of syrup.
MiWilderness 2 months ago
great video. lots of important data points.
virtualndfan 3 months ago
@virtualndfan Thanks a bunch! and an FYI to anyone else reading, of all the trees I tapped only two or three leaked and that was due to splitting, likely because the tree was a bit frozen. I've since learned it's best to tap when the trees are flowing up in the day as this helps prevent splitting, but when you are working on a schedule this isn't always possible. I will make a point next season to tap well into the day in hopes of preventing this. The splits that did occur were minor in size.
MiWilderness 3 months ago
Thanks man, thisreally helped out
MrMountainman111 8 months ago
@MrMountainman111 You're welcome! I'm glad to hear it was helpful to you.
MiWilderness 8 months ago
I like the video.I make maple syrup my self too,but i am from the little state of Vermont.iI am a back yard/pro.I tap any where from 25 to 150 taps each year.hope to see more videos from your maple making.
timlawton1 1 year ago
@timlawton1 Thanks, will be posting them as the season progresses, the good, the bad, and the ugly. I just hope i can keep up with the evap. Last year it was real slow going.
MiWilderness 1 year ago
Thank you for showing - really interesting method! Tim
steintanz 1 year ago
ty for making this video 5***** were do u get the taps at?
bobinmissouri 1 year ago
@bobinmissouri I get mine locally from Sugarbush Supplies Company in Mason, MI., but if you google "leader tree saver spiles" there are many online vendors.
MiWilderness 1 year ago