[username00101]

Looks like we're near the end of warmth.

Out of curiosity, does anyone here know how long it takes for bees to cure 2:1 syrup completely?

Will daytime highs of 60F, and night temps in the low 40s be too cold for them to cure syrup?

 

[username00101]

At what temperature do they STOP curing syrup?

If daytime temperatures are in the 50s and 60s, will they be able to cure 2:1 syrup?

Thanks.

 

[username00101]

Actually they would be better off if they COULD stop curing it. It continues to evaporate which causes condensation...

So they'll just keep curing it, regardless of the temperature?

 

[username00101]

Let me change my question:

What daytime temperatures /weather conditions PREVENT bees from curing syrup?

 

[username00101]

Will bees be able to cure syrup if daytime temperatures are in the 50s-60s F and cloudy?

 

[username00101]

So, all my hives have taken 15 kgs of 2:1 syrup in the last 3 weeks and now it’s +1 C . I think I’ll be getting sugar boards ready.
My concern is they were making bees, not stores from the late season bounty.
Definitely some storage, but I’m not convinced it was enough. Too late to fuss that now.
Sugar is cheap, bees aren’t.
At this latitude I’m reluctant to break propolis seals this time of year.
Mantra = Sugar cheap, bees expensive
Que sera, sera. Die is cast, did my best.
Best regards,
Brian

How late into the season will they add propolis ?

Is there a temperature at which they stop adding propolis?

 

[username00101]

Weather is going to be humid, and not too warm...

No freezing temps.

:waiting: