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Going upside down in Ohio this week. When it warms up sap won't run much, the little that does will spoil. Looks like next weekend we'll get a freeze thaw cycle and another run. Spoiled sap makes terrible syrup, also if the trees bud the syrup is bad. 2 1/2 weeks to bud.

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Cody9d ago

Seems like a tough year for maple syrup.

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Mapletrade9d ago

Nope, just a warm spell. Had the biggest 2 runs I've ever had last week. Collected over 1500 gallons each run. I heard peepers also first time today. Usually sign of about 2 weeks to bud.

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bellsov9d ago

What's a good source to see tapping seasons for different geographies?

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Mapletrade5d ago

I don't have one sorry. I plan to tap mid Feb to March 1 every year in NW Ohio. I just watch the weather to make sure taps are in for a good freeze/thaw from night/day. My season is 4-5 weeks. As you go north the later the tapping is.

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bellsov4d ago

Is one night/day cycle enough to collect a little sap? I'm heading to my campsite but only able to stay the night. From reading you posts, it looks like I don't want to leave the taps in for a week or two between visits.

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Mapletrade4d ago

1 night is enough but its got to be right. Some trees will give 3-4 gal sap in 10 hrs. Then nothing for a few days. Sap spoils about same rate as milk. If it gets 50 couple days its bad, especially if in sun.

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bellsov4d ago

Many thanks, I think I have a good night/day combo lined up next week then.

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