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Lloyd Spear <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 15 Aug 2004 10:18:44 -0400
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There is little I can add to Mike's and Bill's comments.  But I can
reinforce both.

IMO, 'aster' is the culprit on granulation and I don't think goldenrod is
any quicker to granulate than most of our 'wildflower' nectars.

I know of two reasonably large beekeepers (300-500 hives) in REAL north
climates who each overwinter in single deeps, by feeding an average of 60
lbs of syrup per hive.  AFTER they are reduced to singles.  Both claim
losses of less than 5%, and used to claim losses of less than 1% (before
mites).  Both barrel feed to get the syrup into the hives...but there are
not many places on Long Island where barrel feeding would be practical!

All that said...does goldenrod produce nectar in your area?  Where it is on
lime soil, goldenrod seems to always produce nectar.  The more acid the
soil, the less reliable is goldenrod production.

Lloyd
Lloyd Spear, Owner Ross Rounds, Inc.
Manufacturers of Ross Rounds Comb
Honey Equipment, Sundance Pollen Traps
and Custom Printer of Sundance Labels.

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