>        Can anyone verify this amount of 35 lbs/hive.  I have had the
>understanding that the amount needed was closer to 80 lbs
>        (Maybe it is 35lbs per hive body?).  Obviously this is going to
>vary with the location, I'm not looking for specifics just a good rule
>of thumb.
 
Certainly wouldn't do in our neck of the woods. We require 2 boxes full.
Quick math, each frame holds 7lbs X 10 frames = 70lbs X 2 =140lbs give or
take a bit.
        Keeping bees short of sealed stores in the spring holds back the
build up. If you don't want to spring stimulated, then in our area this is a
minimum.
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