![]() ![]() Typically, the sap flows best with these fluctuations in temperature. Trees are best tapped when the temperature is warm during the day and cold at night. Most trees are tapped in the early spring, from February through March, depending on the type of tree and location. If a tree is larger, about 24-inches in diameter or more, you can use more than one tap. To make maple syrup, choose trees that are at least 12-inches in diameter and not diseased or damaged. How To Tap Trees for Syrup Choosing a Tree * There may be some value in others, such as pines and tapping their sap for resin, but most others are not edible or palatable. Here is a list of common (and some not so common) trees that can be tapped for sap to make maple syrup (or other syrups).* But did you know there is a storehouse of nutrients in many tree saps? These include: There are a number of reasons why you may want to tap your trees to make maple syrup. Maybe you just want to use what you have. Or maybe you’re watching chemicals and preservatives. Maybe you want to be more self-sufficient. There is a certain joy found in doing things for yourself. Maple syrup is a great natural sweetener, but did you know you can tap other trees for syrup? There are many others that work just as well, or in some cases better. Learn how to make maple syrup, along with all the other trees you can tap for syrup! We go over the process and also learn about many other trees to tap for syrup! While it’s easy to make maple syrup, it’s also time consuming. ![]()
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