In a message dated 02/06/2004 05:02:47 GMT Standard Time,
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> Although the second half of May was better, there were cool (or cold!)
> northerly winds on 8 days and minima of 4C and 5C on the nights of 23rd and
> 24th - just right to start rape honey granulating in the combs!
>

Peter,

I don't understand why you consider these low temperatures should start
granulation. My understanding is that this proceeds best at 57F (mental arithmetic
says about 14C) and will be less rapid the further one gets from this
temperature, up or down.

Chris

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