OIl Seed Rape Extraction Query

[shudderdun]

FIRST TIME EXPERIENCE OF OSR

From looking at OSR in other areas, I now see what is mean by "going over", the OSR around my out apiary is a little behind what I have seen elswhere, however, as I understand, I must get it extracted more or less straight away after "going over" ? If this is the case, after filtering from the extractor must I filter straight into jars, or can I filter into a "bucket"and stand, if so how long before jaring up ?

In other words, what is the procedure ?



Many Thanks.

 

[Beeline]

OSR wants to crystalise asap so better to filter into a bucket, let it set completely and then turn into set or creamed honey at some point. I jar some OSR for my local village shop however I keep these in a warming box to prevent it from setting prior to delivery.

 

[Monsieur Abeille]

Its generally a good idea to extract as soon as the OSR goes over as they wont be bringing any more in and it will soon start to set in the comb.

If you are leaving it as a (hard) set honey you can jar immediately - it will harden within a few weeks. If seeding with a soft set to create your own you can do either, personally I tend to mix it straight after extracting, before it sets. Seems to work OK