[Syrupmakers] Question

[Tracy Baudoin (tbaudoin)]

Ken,

Absolutely!  The only catch is that the water evaporates slowly from the
stalk, making it more difficult to get the sugars out.  I typically try
to grind within 7 days in order to have enough liquid in the stalk to
carry as much sugar as possible.  Of couse, I live in extreme S. LA,
where the temps stay warm into December.  I have left cane up to two
weeks, but I would check each stalk for a sour smell prior to grinding,
just to make sure.  You probably won't have an issue though, especially
in cooler climates.

 

Tracy

 

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From: syrupmakers-bounces at syrupmakers.net
[mailto:syrupmakers-bounces at syrupmakers.net] On Behalf Of Ken Reit
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 11:29 PM
To: syrupmakers at syrupmakers.net
Subject: [Syrupmakers] Question

 

How soon do you have to squeeze (grind) cane after it's cut.  Can it sit
for awhile first (say two weeks or so)?

 

Thanks,

 

Ken

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