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Offline Yankee11

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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #20 on: August 07, 2014, 11:19:44 pm »
Well I could not resist and moved 2 more hives from the house tonight tonight. Have 4 double deeps with one super on top now. The super has pulled comb.

Tec, I have been reading about Sunflower and Canola Honey. Both seem to granulate quickly. one thing though, I have been to a couple large farmers markets over last several weeks and did not see a single jar of Creamed Honey. I would like to see if I can get some started and sell. Creamed Honey, it's less messy on toast. I actually like

Is spun Honey the same?

I tried some of the Honey last weekend from the cotton fields, Very light color and light tasting. Didn't have any Bite to it.
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #21 on: August 08, 2014, 03:05:41 pm »
Yes spun, creamed, and fine granulated are all the same. Some to the honeys that granulate quickly can at time granulate quicker and revert to creating there own crystal structure instead of following the crystal structure of the seed honey that is added. this can be over come somewhat by adding more seed up to 15% and holding the honey at the optimal crystallization temperature, or even blending of honeys to achieve better results. Creamed honey done well is one of my favorites, but once the crystals become gritty or sandy feeling on your tong the appeal is lost.
 
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Re: Sunflower fields. (updated pictures)
« Reply #22 on: August 08, 2014, 05:44:14 pm »
Move complete.

How is this for having groceries in your front door?









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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #23 on: August 08, 2014, 05:46:24 pm »
You better get that saw going. You are going to need a lot more supers.
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #24 on: August 08, 2014, 05:52:12 pm »
AAAHAAhahaahhah! Those last two pics just crack me up! How can ya not LOVE sunflowers! Lucky Yankee Lucky Bees!
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #25 on: August 08, 2014, 06:03:22 pm »
PFFTTT, fly 3 miles for pollen/nectar.

Not my bees.  :)  That's to much unproductive time flying.
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #26 on: August 08, 2014, 06:16:50 pm »
MmHm.... There ya go bragging again... had just about enough of that Mr. !

I guess I'll just have to get my honey from you this winter... cause mine is ALL PINK!!

 :D ;)



   
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #27 on: August 08, 2014, 06:18:06 pm »
pretty cool pics yankee, thank you!

wish we had sunflower fields nearby, but we don't.  it was a good year for sunflowers  in north dakota and montana this year, saw lots of  sunflowers and hives where we have not seen them in the past few years because of the drought. 
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #28 on: August 08, 2014, 06:38:53 pm »
Quote from: iddee on August 08, 2014, 05:46:24 pm
You better get that saw going. You are going to need a lot more supers.

That's exactly what I was thinking.
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #29 on: August 08, 2014, 08:20:32 pm »
Lol.

I am just trying to imagine a bee flying 1 to 3 miles back and forth, then look at this field sitting 3 ft in front of these hives. How many trips can a bee make back and forth here in the same time a bee having to fly 1 to 3 miles.

It's only gonna take about 12 bees to fill a super. :laugh:
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #30 on: August 08, 2014, 09:25:00 pm »
12 bees to fill a super... so lets see, if you have 50000 bees and 4? 6? hives there?   Good heavens....  He is going to strip every tree in north America for the wood!
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #31 on: August 08, 2014, 09:51:03 pm »
Ya! Well! If Yank is gonna have that much honey overage, I think all of us buddy's here on the forum should get a jar of sunflower honey from him just because it's in his heart to do so. I mean.. What's he gonna do with 2000 pounds of sunflower honey for cryin out loud!

Oh, and Scott, a jar of honey from Iowa would be just peachy.. yes?  ;)  trade ya some of my ruby honey :D 
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #32 on: August 08, 2014, 10:22:18 pm »
LOL  Jens PINK honey  I would put that up on the shelf so I could giggle at it for the next 20 years.. and think of Jen!

   I'll send you some Mrs. Jen. PM me your addy again.
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Sunflower fields.
« Reply #33 on: August 08, 2014, 10:40:11 pm »
Lol
I must say I am a bit envious, but also extremely happy for you and your bees.
Good on you sir.
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #34 on: August 08, 2014, 11:11:09 pm »
Wouldn't you like to know what the bees thought this morning when they flew out for the first time. Last night when it was dark they were here at my house just hanging out. Then this morning flying out and have this field in front of them.

Shortest waggle dance ever.
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #35 on: August 08, 2014, 11:15:53 pm »
As far a getting the saw warmed up...

I have a super on them, can't you see it, it's the top box..
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #36 on: August 08, 2014, 11:16:51 pm »
Geez Yankee!! I can feel the beam from your face over here in California!!  :D ;D :D
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #37 on: August 08, 2014, 11:36:12 pm »
Yea, sorry, I AM a little giddy over this sunflower field. and followed by canola. The craziest part is the farmer being an old friend. That just sealed the deal.

To be honest though, If it wasn't for this forum, I would not be doing what I am doing. This forum and the members of it are the best, I have asked some really bonehead questions and done some boneheaded things with my bees. The folks here have bailed me out so much over the last few years.

I share these things on here, because I think the people on this forum enjoy seeing good things happening to beeks they have guided.

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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #38 on: August 08, 2014, 11:55:44 pm »
I Couldn't Agree More! The last three years I was soo misguided... everyone here, and including you, really helped me clean up my hive and now 'hives', and understand the dynamics of beekeeping much better ~
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Re: Sunflower fields.
« Reply #39 on: August 09, 2014, 12:09:40 am »
A quote from Randy Oliver;

  "Physicist Neils Bohr once quipped, An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field.”
   This definition clearly excludes me from being any sort of expert, since I exuberantly continue to make new mistakes in my own beekeeping adventures.

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  hehe, the exuberantly making new mistakes part fits quite a few of us I think. I do know how you feel with the new outyard I just set up. Only a couple acres of sunflowers there, but LOTS of other bee friendly plants and flowers..   Unfortunately it rained, so it will be a couple more days before I can go and see if hey filled all the supers in a week..   LOL  Dirt roads are hard to drive on in this part of the country when they are wet.. so the bees get a respite for a couple more days.
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