How To Tap Maple Trees And Make Maple Syrup

Today’s feature is a pdf report from the University of Maine How To Tap Maple Trees And Make Maple Syrup (pdf):

A tree should be at least 10 inches in diameter, measured at 4 1/2 feet above the ground, before tapping. Trees between 10 and 20 inches in diameter should have no more than one tap per tree. A second tap may be added to trees between 20 and 25 inches in diameter. Trees over 25 inches in diameter can sustain three taps.

No tree should ever have more than three taps. The shape and size of the crown are also important. Trees with large crowns extending down towards the ground are usually the best sap producers.

You’ll find instructions for how to drill the hole, a chart to determine how many taps to use and how to position the tap and bucket. The report also includes sap preparation instructions to make homemade maple syrup.

Good stuff!

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