Sap Flow Overview
So, who’s tapping? This is the biggest question I’ve been getting over the past two weeks and will be the focus of this week’s report.
A few regions are fully tapped or well on their way. Boiling has started in a few regions as well. Others are holding off. Survey results specific to your region can be found below.
Not sure if you should tap yet? Check out this awesome post Jenny made last year that goes into depth on the factors to consider when deciding on early tapping.
I’ve also changed up the survey a bit for next week to suit the time of year that we’re in, so stay tuned for that on Monday morning. I’d love to hear about where you’re at this season 🙂
A big thank you to everyone who contributed so far!
Southwestern (2 – number of survey responses)
Most producers in the southwest are tapped and boiling amber and golden syrup. Brix ranged from 1.8-2. Producers have made 5-15% of the year’s crop with 0.15-0.5 L per tap.
Waterloo Wellington (5)
A few producers finished tapping earlier this week and have had moderate sap flow since then. Others have not started yet or are planning to start tapping later this week and into the weekend.
Grey-Bruce (8)
All eight of the survey respondents have finished tapping this week, some started the week of January 29th, 2-3 weeks earlier than in previous years. Some have already started collecting and boiling with an average Brix of 2.1-2.8. Others have collected sap, but not enough to warrant a boil.
Simcoe and District (7)
Most of the survey respondents in this region have completed tapping and a few are currently collecting sap – commenting on how this is the earliest they have ever boiled. Brix ranged from 3.0-3.2. Golden and amber syrup is being made. Producers have made about 5% of the current year’s crop.
Haliburton-Kawartha (10)
There was an even split of survey responses from this region. Some have tapped and are boiling since last week (Jan 29th) while others are holding off. Brix ranged from 1.8-1.9. Golden and amber syrup is being made. Some producers are tapped and are using early runs to clear their lines.
Lanark and District (5)
Of the 5 survey responses received, none have started tapping yet.
Eastern (5)
Many producers have begun tapping. There have been reports that the majority of mid to large scale producers are fully tapped. Others planning on starting this week.
Quinte and District (3)
All reports received from this region indicate that producers are waiting.
Ottawa Valley (6)
All reports received from this region indicate that producers are waiting.
Algonquin and District (5)
All reports received from this region indicate that producers are waiting.
Algoma and District (2)
All reports received from this region indicate that producers are waiting.