By late summer the supers are heavy and capped, and it is time to take what the bees can spare. An electric uncapping knife to slice the wax, a radial extractor that spins the honey out, a double strainer to catch the wax, and jars for the pantry. Leave 60 to 80 pounds for the bees; take only the surplus.
Plans
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Item List
5Extracting
2 itemsUncapping
2 itemsJarring
1 items| Item | Category | Specs | Qty | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Food Containers | Size8 oz Count24 | 1 | $30 | View Shop |
Plan Totals$425
FAQ
Common questions about this kit
How do I know the honey is ready?
When the bees cap the cells with wax (at about 18% moisture), the honey is cured and will not ferment. Uncapped nectar is too wet — extract only fully capped frames or it ferments in the jar.
Why a radial extractor?
It spins frames outward so centrifugal force flings honey out of both sides at once — faster and gentler than a tangential extractor that does one side at a time. Worth it for more than two hives.
How much honey per hive?
A strong first-year hive yields 20 to 40 pounds of surplus; an established hive, 60 to 100. But it varies wildly with weather and forage. Never take it all — the bees need it for winter.
Do I heat or pasteurize the honey?
No. Raw honey keeps indefinitely at room temperature. Heating above 100F destroys the enzymes and flavor. Warm it only gently to re-liquify crystallized jars.
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