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Title: How far ahead of normal are your bees?
Post by: cao on May 07, 2016, 09:56:12 PM
This is more for beeks that have had bees for several years, but it might be of interest to new beeks too.  My bees seem to be at least 2-3 weeks ahead of schedule compared to last year.  This also goes for what's blooming.  An example is that the wild blackberries are in full bloom now.  They typically bloom in late May.  I was wondering if it was just my area or is it all over the country.
Title: Re: How far ahead of normal are your bees?
Post by: Barhopper on May 07, 2016, 10:06:03 PM
Hammer down in north central Florida. Been that way for the past two months. I'm thinking I'm going to have to split some again.
Title: How far ahead of normal are your bees?
Post by: jtcmedic on May 08, 2016, 03:53:03 PM
I am a little behind due to new virgin  queen they made but cool to see it play out
Central fl
Title: Re: How far ahead of normal are your bees?
Post by: GSF on May 09, 2016, 02:34:01 PM
Two to three weeks ahead here as well.
Title: Re: How far ahead of normal are your bees?
Post by: JackM on May 10, 2016, 08:44:06 AM
one to two months, I had drone buildup start in February!  Dang main flow is starting 6 weeks earlier than usual.  Going to have to remove frames of honey to make room, can't stack much higher on one hive.  (of course it needs capped first)

But that means the dearth will be longer this year........................... :angry:
Title: Re: How far ahead of normal are your bees?
Post by: cao on May 10, 2016, 09:02:39 PM
Quote from: JackM on May 10, 2016, 08:44:06 AM
But that means the dearth will be longer this year........................... :angry:

That's what I'm afraid of as well.