Ed Kennell 42,008 #1 Posted February 6, 2021 My nephew finished his sugar shack and had his first boil this morning. 3 13 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,767 #2 Posted February 7, 2021 Wow, seems a bit early, but that’s just here I guess! Have fun, sugar sugar sugar! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 858 #3 Posted February 7, 2021 We always felt we got the best syrup when the ground was snow covered. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,008 #4 Posted February 7, 2021 I'm not so sure the sugar maples know if there is snow on the ground Trouty, But the trees do react to temperature, and conditions are perfect right now for good sugar water. 20- 25 lows at night and 35-40 highs afternoon. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 858 #5 Posted February 7, 2021 Unfrozen ground a good blanket of snow assures they receive plenty of moisture at the roots. And for sure cold nights to freeze, warm days are great for good runs. Especially trees on the south side of the hill where it is warmer and more sun when out. Your area is a couple weeks a head of ours. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
