>>If one gets Goldenrod early in season....the honey is very light and does not granulate faster than most. But once Aster is mixed in, the honey will granulate within a week of being extracted! This is likely my case since we kept the hives out for an extra 3-4 weeks and aster continues to bloom after goldenrod has turned brown. The flavor & aroma are superb and the crystal structure very fine. It's a little on the hard side so not perfectly spreadable with a knife but very delectable by the teaspoonful. >>one company takes maximum advantage of this, see www.reallyrawhoney.com... At $12 a pound, that's great price! >>the owners (who are marketers not beekeepers) attribute the fast granulation to Goldenrod and want to purchase honey from beekeepers in the NYS "Goldenrod Belt". I should call them and sell them 200 lbs... as long as they don't offer $1 a lb. ;-) Waldemar -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---