How do I collect honeycomb from my Flow Hive Hybrid?
One of the great benefits of the Flow Hybrid is
Harvesting
What do I need to check before I harvest from my Flow Hive?
Video: How do I inspect Flow Frames before harvesting?
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Why is honey leaking from my Flow Hive?
It's not uncommon to have a small amount
How do I stop the bees getting to the honey while it’s draining out of the Flow Hive?
We have found that we can usually harvest the honey
How long does it take before I can harvest honey from the Flow Hive?
This depends on the amount of nectar available for the
What extra equipment will I need to harvest the honey?
For harvesting your honey, you will need a container (or
How do I know when to harvest honey from the Flow Hive?
Bees typically fill frames from the centre moving outwards. As
Do I need to smoke the hive?
Although you should not need to smoke the hive when
Do I need to wear a bee suit, bee veil or gloves when I harvest the honey?
We recommend you wear a protective beekeeper suit whenever you
Is there a best time of day to harvest honey using Flow?
It is possible to harvest from a Flow Hive at
Do I need to leave some honey in the hive for the bees?
Yes – your bees need honey stores to get them through
How do the bees know when to uncap the comb?
The bees are quick to notice when the honeycomb cells
Can I harvest beeswax from a Flow Frame?
You cannot harvest wax from a Flow Frame. Honey comes
How do I harvest wax from timber frames in a Flow Hive Hybrid?
To harvest wax from a timber frame you need to
Do Flow frames work with Manuka / Jellybush Honey?
Manuka honey (and Jellybush in Australia) are thixotropic honeys. This
Does honey crystallise in the Flow Frames?
As with any type of honey extraction, crystallisation can be
How do I remove caps from the Flow Frame for harvesting?
Sometimes the Honey Trough Caps and Key Access Caps can
How do I turn the Flow Key if it’s hard to turn?
The cells of the Flow comb are sealed with beeswax
Why is honey not flowing after I open the Flow Frames?
Look at our harvesting checklist [https://support.honeyflow.com/flow-hive-harvesting-checklist/
Why won’t my cap fit back on the Flow Key operation slot?
Our Key Access Caps have been specially designed to safeguard
Where is the shelf for my Harvesting Shelf Kit?
The Harvesting Shelf Kit consists of timber brackets and hardware,
How much honey comes out of a Flow Hive or Super?
When the Flow Super is full, you can expect to
Flow Hive Harvesting Checklist
When you are ready to harvest honey from your Flow