how long did it take to collect all that sap? Also, how long before you tap the tree do you need to biol it? Can you collect the sap for a few weeks before you boil?
@Grovage I am able to collect about 1/2 gallon per day per tree depending on the weather and the season is about six weeks long. I boil each week (on the weekends) and boil about 8-12 gallons. The sap can be stored for 1-2 weeks in a cold area or in the refrigerator. It is sugar water and can ferment. Store in a clean container with minimal surface area exposed to the air. I use the empty gallon water jugs and try to fill them to the top.
I had the same idea of using a turkey fryer. I made a couple gallons of syrup last year and i was wondering how much propane you used and is it a good boiler
yes- you can drink the sap, however it tastes like water with a hint of sugar. Note that approximately 40 gallons of tree sap boil down to about 1 gallon of syrup, so the concentration of sugar in the tree sap is small
how long did it take to collect all that sap? Also, how long before you tap the tree do you need to biol it? Can you collect the sap for a few weeks before you boil?
Grovage 4 weeks ago
@Grovage I am able to collect about 1/2 gallon per day per tree depending on the weather and the season is about six weeks long. I boil each week (on the weekends) and boil about 8-12 gallons. The sap can be stored for 1-2 weeks in a cold area or in the refrigerator. It is sugar water and can ferment. Store in a clean container with minimal surface area exposed to the air. I use the empty gallon water jugs and try to fill them to the top.
mbgvideo 3 weeks ago
canadians are so lucky.
acf870 3 months ago
I had the same idea of using a turkey fryer. I made a couple gallons of syrup last year and i was wondering how much propane you used and is it a good boiler
paintball10002 5 months ago
yes- you can drink the sap, however it tastes like water with a hint of sugar. Note that approximately 40 gallons of tree sap boil down to about 1 gallon of syrup, so the concentration of sugar in the tree sap is small
mbgvideo 1 year ago
CAN U DRINK IT STRAIGHT FROM THE TRE?
saltfan2 1 year ago