Winter stores (or lack of ).

[Erichalfbee]

thymol in the syrup stops it from getting mouldy.
Thymol is also a good prophylactic against nosema and in studies it has been found that colonies fed thymol go into spring better.

It also keeps you on your toes getting winter syrup in your spring crop

 

[Gilberdyke John]

I'm a beginner, this year. What is the purpose of the thymol? Can you buy it easily?

Look up Hivemakers Recipe

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

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[Cabarfeidh]

I'm a beginner, this year. What is the purpose of the thymol? Can you buy it easily?

Thornes, but I'm sure there will be other suppliers too.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Thornes, but I'm sure there will be other suppliers too.

C Wynne Jones - half the price