How do I collect honeycomb from my Flow Hive Hybrid?
One of the great benefits of the Flow Hybrid
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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 of honey
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 drain the 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/drain the 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 drain the honey out?
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