There are several indicators that can help you determine when it’s time to harvest your honey. The major nectar-producing flowers begin to die. The specific flowers will vary by region, but every area has a few key plants that produce...
How to Use a Refractometer Having your own refractometer is a necessity when you begin harvesting salable honey. With it, you can be certain you are selling a product that meets the recommended guidelines to prevent fermentation. The most important...
Bees not filling honey supers when expected can be frustrating, but the cause is often fairly easy to diagnose. Identifying what’s holding them back is usually the first step toward getting the hive back on track.
