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The Official 2025 Maple Syrup Thread

Discussion in 'Hobbies and Interests' started by HoneyFuzz, Aug 21, 2024.

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  1. Wishlist

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    Actually it’s just the opposite , when temps are below freezing gases in the tree contract creating a vacuum and sap rises from the roots into the tree . When temps are above freezing gases expand creating pressure inside the tree and then sap will flow out the taphole . Also think of the tree trunk like a straw . When sap runs down the tree during warm spells the lower you tap the tree ( put a hole in a straw ) the more sap you will get .

    Decent start so far here in Mid Michigan, 3000 gallons collected and 2nd boil tomorrow.
    Need to get rid of this frost tho .

    As far as a RO goes , definitely worth every penny . Even super small guys who have difficulty boiling before sap spoils would benefit and make better syrup . Run the ro and freeze the concentrate for later when you have time .
     
    Wishlist, Feb 19, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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    You are of course correct, xylem up and phloem down are reversed in spring but thought that technical for my tongue in cheek response ;)
     
    Canadian border VT, Feb 19, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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    T.Jeff Veal, Feb 20, 2026 at 2:37 AM
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