In message <[log in to unmask]>, Hervé
Logé <[log in to unmask]> writes
>May I ask you to explain, to beginners like me, why
>those ratios ? What is the logic leading to those
>conclusions ?
There is published research summarised in the Johanssons' "Some
important operations in beekeeping" which for some of us is an important
reference work. It is not up to date on feeding HFCS in view of the
publishing dates. Around 2:1 (actually slightly less) is optimal for
autumn (fall) feeding as the highest percentage of sucrose is converted
to fructose and glucose and winter survival is best. 1:1 seems to be
optimal for immediate conversion and bees dilute anything stronger down
to this when using it. 1:2 mimics an average nectar and additionally
supplies extra water for diluting stored honey, hence stimulating the
queen to lay. 1:1 also stimulates a colony to rear brood and releases
flying bees to get more pollen and is excellent for feeding swarms and
nuclei.
--
James Kilty

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