Yes, When you install a package idea is to give them a boost/feed them some sugar water when you install them. By winter you should have a nice strong hive. Remember a Good Queen and good Nutrition and Health "No Mites" you will have great hives for years to come
In a good year, the answer is yes. Some years the package hives have made a medium box of honey, but most times the objective is to build them up so they can overwinter and the second year is when they are more likely to be a honey producer. These hives are in a wildflower meadow and will have abundant resources beyond what is in the area in a few weeks as the wildflowers are in full swing across just beyond the apiary fence.
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Will the package build up enough to take advantage of the nectar flow and deliver some honey?
Yes, When you install a package idea is to give them a boost/feed them some sugar water when you install them. By winter you should have a nice strong hive. Remember a Good Queen and good Nutrition and Health "No Mites" you will have great hives for years to come
In a good year, the answer is yes. Some years the package hives have made a medium box of honey, but most times the objective is to build them up so they can overwinter and the second year is when they are more likely to be a honey producer. These hives are in a wildflower meadow and will have abundant resources beyond what is in the area in a few weeks as the wildflowers are in full swing across just beyond the apiary fence.
Never bought a BEE or Queen. So glad i have never did that. All mine are from local no man land swarm catchs.
Was that a laugh??