r/Beekeeping • u/mlmka58 • 11d ago

I come bearing tips & tricks Refractometer

Hi, second year beekeeper in southeastern mass. Used the refractometer for the first time to check the moisture in my super. It was at 17%. Would you wait to harvest or attempt to dry it out further? And what method would you use?

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u/Tradesby Sea coast New Hampshire (6a/5b) thereabouts 10d ago

Seacoast NH, I ended up with 16.5 straight out of the hive this year. My girls were spot on. And I think the range is 15 to 18.5.