Farm Journal

Best Temperature for Sap to Run (Day & Night Ranges That Matter)

Best Temperature for Sap to Run (Day & Night Ra...

Learn the best daytime and nighttime temperature ranges for maple sap to run, why freeze–thaw cycles matter, and how weather drives strong sap flow.  

Why Sap Runs: The Freeze–Thaw Cycle Explained Simply

Why Sap Runs: The Freeze–Thaw Cycle Explained S...

Sap runs because freeze–thaw cycles create pressure changes inside maple trees. Learn how temperature drives sap flow and why maple season depends on weather, not dates.