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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => DOWN UNDER BEEKEEPING => Topic started by: Wombat2 on December 16, 2013, 11:51:32 pm

Title: My first crop
Post by: Wombat2 on December 16, 2013, 11:51:32 pm

After two months from nucleus hive we collected 12 Kg from a half super plus a lid full of burr comb full of honey.  Will have to get some better equipment to get more efficient at extraction.

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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Wombat2/5f6f4d5793fdc0e94159b18f868ac537.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Wombat2/92b2857c2e0208973f610778604ee146.jpg)

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Title: Re: My first crop
Post by: ozebee on December 17, 2013, 12:23:41 am

Looks like hard work but fun!!! Well done.
I had my first crop for this season last weekend and I managed to pull  about 40L from 2 hives that are going strong.

Title: Re: My first crop
Post by: SamboRoberts on December 17, 2013, 04:00:31 am

Quote from: Wombat2 on December 16, 2013, 11:51:32 pm

After two months from nucleus hive we collected 12 Kg from a half super plus a lid full of burr comb full of honey.  Will have to get some better equipment to get more efficient at extraction.

Keep your eyes peeled. I bought a 2 frame extractor recently for $60. Mum & Dad put up a sign at their stall at the local farmers' markets. From one retiree, I got the extractor and two smokers (just a week after I bought a new one!) for $20 & $30 each.

I also got an uncapping knife for nothing.

Title: Re: My first crop
Post by: Oak on December 17, 2013, 04:49:13 am

Hi Wombat2,

Those frames of honey look fantastic

Title: Re: My first crop
Post by: squidink on December 17, 2013, 07:59:17 am

Well done!