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2011 Spring Honey Harvest

June 6, 2011 by Jason Leave a Comment

Robbed six, beautiful medium frames of spring honey from one of the hives over the weekend. The timing was right and I just cleaned up the extractor on loan to  me from a friend. To my surprise, I got about 1.5 gallons of honey.

The bees were in a great mood. When I opened the hive, I thought I heard them humming in unison, come, take this honey, for it is good and we’ll make more.

The honey was an off-white yellow and very clear, and very thick. The whole family had spoons and we filled our gift jars and put the stores away. I can’t wait until all the hives are in full production and I hope for a late fall harvest.

Frames fresh out of the hive and ready for extraction.
Frames fresh out of the hive and ready for extraction.

 

Admiring the full capped frames.
Admiring the full capped frames.

 

Using uncapping knife to remove wax caps.
Using uncapping knife to remove wax caps.

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Dark comb is comb that once held brood/eggs.
Dark comb is comb that once held brood/eggs.

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Placing uncapped frames in extractor to be slung out.
Placing uncapped frames in extractor to be slung out.

 

Extractor in motion.
Extractor in motion.

 

Gate valve opens and honey is strained to remove debris.
Gate valve opens and honey is strained to remove debris.

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Variety of spring and fall honey.
Variety of spring and fall honey.

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