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Description
When Are Shallower Tap Holes Appropriate?
For trees on the smaller side of tapping range, or for individuals exhibiting slow growth, low vigor, or with a large amount of preexisting nonconductive wood, shallower tap holes (1-1/2″ or less) may be more appropriate and result in higher yields over the long term (due to reductions in the frequency nonconductive wood is tapped into), despite the lower syrup yields in the near-term. In these cases, implementing thinning and other management practices to encourage more vigorous tree growth can also help more rapidly bring about conditions where deeper tapping depths, and higher current-year yields, are possible.1
1. Maple Syrup Digest, Article: “Effects of Tapping Depth on Sap Volume, Sap Sugar Content, and Syrup Yield Under High Vacuum”, Volume 60, No. 1, March 2021
Regardless of drill depth, this spile maximizes free sap flow through its reduced “reach” by blocking less sapwood. At the same time, its spine reaches inward for greater engagement with the tree, allowing this spile to carry very heavy weights of sap in an attached bag or bucket.
Tutorials and Tips
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This stainless steel spout is compatible with a 5/16″ tap hole. It’s a brand new, enhanced design exclusively from Smoky Lake Maple Products!
Description
When Are Shallower Tap Holes Appropriate?
For trees on the smaller side of tapping range, or for individuals exhibiting slow growth, low vigor, or with a large amount of preexisting nonconductive wood, shallower tap holes (1-1/2″ or less) may be more appropriate and result in higher yields over the long term (due to reductions in the frequency nonconductive wood is tapped into), despite the lower syrup yields in the near-term. In these cases, implementing thinning and other management practices to encourage more vigorous tree growth can also help more rapidly bring about conditions where deeper tapping depths, and higher current-year yields, are possible.1
1. Maple Syrup Digest, Article: “Effects of Tapping Depth on Sap Volume, Sap Sugar Content, and Syrup Yield Under High Vacuum”, Volume 60, No. 1, March 2021
Regardless of drill depth, this spile maximizes free sap flow through its reduced “reach” by blocking less sapwood. At the same time, its spine reaches inward for greater engagement with the tree, allowing this spile to carry very heavy weights of sap in an attached bag or bucket.
Tutorials and Tips
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