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To be varietal it is supposed to be at least 51%, that would take at least a couple acres and good timing.
In that case, it will be quite some time before I can have anything close to cherry blossom honey. Thanks for all the quick replies..To be varietal it is supposed to be at least 51%, that would take at least a couple acres and good timing.
Hi Frank
I quess I am wondering "WHY" do you want cherry blossom honey? I know with the food I eat I like variety. You curious what it tastes like or is there a medicinal reasons. The Varietals with several flavors has a wider range of flavors present. I concur in early spring one would need to add supers the day prior to the blossoms and remove the day after. Cherry bloom is short as well.
good luck, let us know if you find a way. In Michigan there are a large number of cherry trees in the Traverse City area, one could either inquire about or offer your hives there.
GG
What would be your first choice?You might try spraying a bee attractant onto the flowers during the bloom, as I've seen done with pears.