Hi Jim,
 
I would suggest you to try the following syrup recipe (although it would be
easier and cheaper to feed Type 55 HFCS ).The quantities are measured in
kilograms and liters. Bear in mind that one kilogram is equivalent ot 2.2
lbs. And that a gallon (four quarts) is equal to 3.78 liters.
 
The proportion of sugar to water is high. You must heat one liter of water,
when it's almost boiling add two kilograms of sugar and stir until it gets
dissolved. Right after that you should add two grams of tartaric acid and
let it boil for 20 minutes. Tartaric acid turns sacarose sugar into sugars
that are easily digested by bees. When it cools down you can feed your bees
confidently. One advantage of this kind of syrup is that it will not
fermentate for many weeks nor it will cristalyze/granulate.
 
Remember: one gram of tartaric acid per each kilogram of sugar.
 
Most Argentine beekeepers use this recipe for both Spring and Fall feeding.
 
Good luck!
 
Martin Braunstein
Malka Cabania Apicola
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> From: Jameehan <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: WINTER FEEDING
> Date: martes 23 de diciembre de 1997 15:59
>
> I live in coastal Virginia, where the winters are not too severe.  I plan
on
> feeding the bees a sugar/water mixture in mid January.  Should I also
include
> some medication in the sugar water?  Is there a recommended sugar/water
ratio
> for winter feeding?  Thanks,   Jim Meehan  Hampton, VA