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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: charlotte on November 05, 2008, 02:33:04 pm

Title: Italian vs. Carniolan for cut comb
Post by: charlotte on November 05, 2008, 02:33:04 pm

In your opinion / experience, which type of bee is better suited for production of cut comb honey? 

I know they both produce nice white cappings, but I am suspecting Italians are better, due to less swarminess??

Thanks in advance for your response!! ;)

Title: Re: Italian vs. Carniolan for cut comb
Post by: Shawn on November 05, 2008, 04:02:49 pm

Here is a link I found awhile ago. Hope it helps.

http://www.tnbeekeepers.org/pubs/The%20Best%20Bee.pdf

Title: Re: Italian vs. Carniolan for cut comb
Post by: Michael Bush on November 05, 2008, 08:13:27 pm

Generally the darker bees make whiter cappings due to a slight amount of air under the cappings.  The Italian cappings tend to be a bit more "watery" looking.  Both will make delicious honey.  :)

Title: Re: Italian vs. Carniolan for cut comb
Post by: charlotte on November 06, 2008, 01:27:13 am

Thank you Shawn & Michael!

I appreciate the input!!!! :mrgreen: