How do i get the maple sap out of a maple tree and when?
I have never heard of trees needing to be tapped, in order to survive. The sap you take from the tree to make syrup is used by the tree for growth, so they will simply grow faster than trees which are tapped. If you are interested in doing it for yourself anyway, it needs to be done in the spring – usually March. Perfect maple tapping weather involves nights below freezing, and days above freezing. A hollow tube is inserted into the tree and it allows the sap to drain into a bucket. Have fun.
