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HARVESTING CHECKLIST
The Flow Hive 2 has additional new features which make the experience of harvesting
honey even easier.
Please note: some of the steps are dierent to the original Flow Hive Classic and those in
the Flow Frame Manual.
Wear a suitable protective bee suit to minimise stings.
Check out this Flow sponsored safety pamphlet: www.accreditedfirstaid.com.au/
beekeeping-safety for an introduction to beekeeping safety and first aid.
Ensure that the hive has a 3° slope towards your honey outlets.
Your base side spirit level and rear spirit level will both be aligned when the hive has
the appropriate 3° angle. (Check out page 17 for tips on how to use your spirit levels).
Clean out your base tray prior to harvesting.
Remove pest treatments and hive debris.
Ensure that each frame you are harvesting is ready and that the bees have capped
the cells.
Look in the end frame view, if the cells are mostly full and capped with wax then it’s
a good indication the honey is ready for harvest. For more hints on capping and
harvesting visit our Beginner Beekeeping Series at: www.honeyflow.com/beginner-videos.
Attach your harvesting shelf brackets (optional) or find a suitable stand for your
honey jars.
Check each bracket is secure and fit the Flow Super rear window cover to create a shelf.
Are the collection tubes pointing the right way?
The little tongue on the end of the tube goes into the frame and blocks the honey leak
back point. If the tube is the wrong way around honey may flow back into the hive. Make
sure the tube is inserted all the way in to create a seal, you may need to wiggle the tube
to make sure it fits in correctly.
Do you have enough jars?
Each Flow Frame can hold up to 2.3L /3.2kg, (2.4qt) of honey. If you are harvesting for
the first time, it may be a good idea to start with one or two frames first to make sure
everything is setup correctly.
Have covers for your jars ready
Place a cover over your jar to keep out bees or other contaminants. Some netting,
kitchen cling wrap, cloth etc. can be used to cover the open honey jars while harvesting.
Flow Hive 2 – 6 frame shown
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