Crystallised honey super

Show me the honey said:

Had a quick look inside one of my hives today and probably half the frames are crystallised in the super. Not had this before do just leave it on?

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beeno said:

On the subject of crystallisation some of my bees are coming back with large yellow pollen loads and a yellow dot on the forehead. I assume that it is OSR?

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Hebeegeebee said:

Yep.

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Murox said:

If you use the search function you will find a number of threads about your question.

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For want of a better word said:

How long has the super been on?[/QUOTE

End of july left a half filled super on top I’m guessing they filled it with ivy didn’t feed at all

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Show me the honey said:

For want of a better word said:

How long has the super been on?[/QUOTE

End of july left a half filled super on top I’m guessing they filled it with ivy didn’t feed at all

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Cornish Ivy honey sells at a premium... £7.00 per 8oz jar!

Not to my taste.....

Extract and bottle!

Chons da

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For want of a better word said:

Show me the honey said:

Cornish Ivy honey sells at a premium... £7.00 per 8oz jar!

Not to my taste.....

Extract and bottle!

Chons da

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Not to mine taste either and it’s such a small amount (only 5 frames) extracting seem like the most hassle looking for an easier option

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Beefriendly said:

My bees are bringing in copious amounts of yellow pollen but it sure isn't OSR pollen....non anywhere near flowering around here. Probably early flowering cherry or hazel.

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Show me the honey said:

For want of a better word said:

Not to mine taste either and it’s such a small amount (only 5 frames) extracting seem like the most hassle looking for an easier option

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If I ever have any that is crystalised in the frame I just dig it all out and melt it all down in large yoghurt pots. When it is all cool and honey underneath will be nice and runny. Just drain that off strain it and keep it for yourself. You can then do what you do with the wax. I do this at the same time as extracting my main crop.

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Michael Palmer said:

Locate the super of crystallized honey on the bottom board...underneath the broodnest. The bees will remove the honey over time and the super can be re-located to top of stack. Scratching off the cappings will quicken the process

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