I harvested my first honey in time to pass out to sceptical relatives on Mother's Day.
My second year hive went from a laying worker and almost no bees last summer to a booming three 8-frame deep this spring. Hope this inspires all newbees who think they are failing -- I was you last year at this time.
The bees are currently producing three frames of sealed honey per week that I take from the super and replace with empty frames. I am located in NC, and I feed year round; they will take syrup well into November. How do you know when to stop harvesting honey? I want to leave them enough to keep them happy through the fall and winter.
As always, the advice I get from this forum is appreciated. You have provided information and encouragement that is invaluable.
Debbie
The bees are currently producing three frames of sealed honey per week that I take from the super and replace with empty frames. I am located in NC, and I feed year round; they will take syrup well into November. How do you know when to stop harvesting honey? I want to leave them enough to keep them happy through the fall and winter.
As always, the advice I get from this forum is appreciated. You have provided information and encouragement that is invaluable.
Debbie