Maple Syrup Tapping Maples

Complete maple series here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30F3DDE2845602EA This is a how to for tapping maple trees using Leader 5/16" tree saver spiles and 30-P tubing.

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Howto & Style

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• tapping
• maples
• leader
• tree
• saver
• spile
• 30-p
• tubing
• maple syrup
• miwilderness
• making maple syrup

[how2duder]

How much maple will you get from one tree????

[MiWilderness]

@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]

great video. lots of important data points.

[MiWilderness]

@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.

[MrMountainman111]

Thanks man, thisreally helped out

[MiWilderness]

@MrMountainman111 You're welcome! I'm glad to hear it was helpful to you.

[MiWilderness]

@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.

[timlawton1]

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.

[steintanz]

Thank you for showing - really interesting method! Tim

[MiWilderness]

@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.