Across
- 3. The cold conditions needed at night for sap flow
- 4. The metal or plastic piece inserted into the tree
- 5. A product that can be bought, sold, or traded in agriculture
- 8. Modern system that carries sap through connected lines
- 12. Trees with needles and cones
- 13. A favorite food to serve with New York maple syrup
- 15. The type of tree tapped for syrup in New York
- 16. Wood from deciduous trees, like maple
- 17. The tool used to access sap from a maple tree
- 18. The scale used to measure sugar content
- 19. A machine that removes water from sap before boiling
- 21. People who sort and evaluate syrup color and quality
- 25. The pan or machine that boils sap into syrup
- 26. The warmer daytime condition that pairs with freezing nights
Down
- 1. A farmer or landowner who makes maple syrup
- 2. Trees that lose their leaves in winter, like maple
- 6. The small drilled opening in a tree for sap collection
- 7. A forest of maple trees managed for syrup production
- 9. Fuel used to heat a traditional evaporator
- 10. The liquid collected from maple trees in early spring
- 11. Traditional container hung on trees to catch sap
- 14. The building where boiling and processing happen
- 20. What rises from the evaporator as water boils off
- 22. A common syrup grade known for rich flavor
- 23. The month when sap usually flows best in New York
- 24. Wood from coniferous trees, lighter and used for lumber