Hi to all,
Here in certain areas of south mid Manitoba, the spring rolled over into
summer and stayed as spring with wet, damp, cloudy conditioned prevailing.
The result being that Canola was planted in some areas 6 weeks behind
normal timetable expectations. Sunflowers were planted after much debate
  and loss / benefit calculations.

So, here we are with Canola still in flower - but with a very restricted
harvest due to poor weather, and sunflowers that are or either just
starting to flower.

Nectar is continuing to arrive in the hives from the first, and if the
weather is favourable, will start from the second.

Being in a "Northern area" - bees colonies require to be prepared for
winter! - understood.
BUT, seeing as the flows are ongoing, supers in place, when does it
become necessary to say STOP - remove the honey and start feeding for
winter. Plus if V.d. treatment is required, again when does one halt
honey production in favour of preparing for winter.

The continuance of honey "production" is so tempting this year due to
limited amounts so far secured. But, if continued after a certain date -
potential losses will surely outweigh any kilos. in the barrel.

Anybody else seen canola and sunflowers in bloom at the same time?

Regards,

Peter

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