On Mar 11, 2008, at 5:24 AM, Jeffery Swan wrote:
>  My concern is that
> it may have crystalized in the comb (is that possible?) and will not be
> able to be extracted. I would really hate to loose all that honey, but 
> I
> can always use it to feed new hives if necessary.
>
Aloha Jeff,

This happens to us often since our variety crystalizes within 3 weeks 
of being capped.  Even when crystalized, it tastes good.  We use a comb 
cutter and a large spatula to scrape it off the foundation, then put 
two layers in a nice clear plastic comb container, put a label on it, 
and our customers love it.  Pure and natural honey candy.

Howard has another way of liquifying that he's had success with.  It 
has to do with putting the supers in a sealed place with a light bulb 
to make the honey soft again.  Perhaps you can share with the group 
Howard.

The only caution I might have is if you used any chemicals in your 
hives while the supers were on.

Molokai Meli

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