thenovice
Field Bee
- Joined
- Apr 29, 2014
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- 533
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- Location
- Canterbury
- Hive Type
- 14x12
- Number of Hives
- Aim for 4 but tend to end with 15
I made a batch of "soft set" this year and somethings went not quite right with it.
I added 10% soft set to my clear honey after I warmed it for a couple of hours to around 40C and and jarred up after mixing. the jars were kept outside (this was at the beginning of september when night temperatures were around 10C and daytime around 15C). all went well and after a couple of days i had beautiful soft and creamy honey. it transferred it all into in my garage and now, 2 months later, the honey set further? to a pretty hard consistency and there is a white blooming (not mould!) on the top and sides. the crystal structure is till nice and fine though. when taken indoors, it does not become soft again.
is this because of the lower temperatures in my garage causing it to crystalize to much or something else? any advice and pointing out rooky mistakes are welcome.
I added 10% soft set to my clear honey after I warmed it for a couple of hours to around 40C and and jarred up after mixing. the jars were kept outside (this was at the beginning of september when night temperatures were around 10C and daytime around 15C). all went well and after a couple of days i had beautiful soft and creamy honey. it transferred it all into in my garage and now, 2 months later, the honey set further? to a pretty hard consistency and there is a white blooming (not mould!) on the top and sides. the crystal structure is till nice and fine though. when taken indoors, it does not become soft again.
is this because of the lower temperatures in my garage causing it to crystalize to much or something else? any advice and pointing out rooky mistakes are welcome.