Florida Beekeepers Part 6: John Knox, Knox Honey Farms

Misc. beekeeping topics including queen production, forklifts, nucs and more with John Knox.
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[@bamabeesqueens]

In your opinion is it better to do 3 frame singles like he does. Or do 3 way 10 framers like Chris. Or just do 5 framer?

[@bobbinnie9872]

The three fame nucs in this video used to belong to me. At one time I also had three way nucs like Chris Werner. I didn't care for either of them because they were unforgiving. You have to be on time to collect queens or they blow up on you. For outfits that can stay on schedule they work fine and are easier to find a queen in. If I was focusing on queen production I believe I would use two way mediums. I've used them a little and they would be my choice if producing large numbers. We use five frame deep nuc boxes because of their flexibility. You can grow a nuc to completion for sales or overwinter them in our area.

[@bamabeesqueens]

@@bobbinnie9872 Thanks Bob. Do you sell the medium 2 ways?

[@bobbinnie9872]

@@bamabeesqueens We do not.

[@tomkingsley4398]

When you say a two way medium? Would that be in a 10 frame box? with 4 frames on a side?

[@bamabeesqueens]

@@tomkingsley4398 I assumed it was a ten frame. Bob will have to be the one to answer for sure.

[@NaturesImageFarmGregBurns]

It was a real honor to spend a little time with John, Chris and family. Salt of the earth folks!

[@628DirtRooster]

We used to do 14-16 days until your talk at the Hive Life conference. Thanks so much for the education.

[@nkapiariesjeffbeezos796]

Commercial keepers seem so humble. I bet it’s because it’s a tough business and they get their share of hard knocks. Hats off to em

[@scrotiemcbogerballs8286]

Thanks bob I really like watching you guys I don’t have any bee’s but I do love bees

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

Thanks Bob for the tour. Always great info Thank You!

[@BrianJMader54476]

Great video, glad to see other folks from Wisconsin 👍

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks 👍

[@jaffasoft8976]

The intricacies of beekeeping is more complicated then i thought. I learned a shit tonne new things, i never kept bees before yet. And that tea tree oil from my native country is a common name in the world.

[@sawmill9392]

Thanks Bob for the videos, Knox is where I get my queen cells from here in Florida.

[@wlwarp1]

Do you have a good contact number? No website, can’t figure out how to get a hold of them

[@jeremyhuggins8796]

Thanks for doing this video Bob. Being just a hobbyist, I really enjoy seeing how y'all do things.

[@jefffranz9425]

My uncle John and Cousin Chris! Proud of you guys and all you have accomplished.

[@johnknox8871]

My dad and cris are now somewhat youtube famous lol.

[@paulhorning3837]

Another great interview, Midwest beekeepers are being represented. Seems to be a hard working honest man. Thanks for the insight into the commercial side.

[@dwightcarter6334]

Bob thanks for taking the time to do these videos!

[@todpatn9782]

I enjoyed this very much. And again too

[@dadu63]

Thanks for sharing Bob.

[@jesserobinson8915]

Really enjoy watching your videos Bob. Also enjoy how you get to the point with the nuts and bolts of the information.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks 👍

[@akent4life]

Glad to see you able to do videos again. Hope all is well 👍

[@hickoryhives8372]

Cool video guys, amazing how much work goes into what you do. I gotta try some sour wood honey....

[@nkapiariesjeffbeezos796]

I got some from bobs store. I love it. Reminds me of maple syrup. Try Tupelo also

[@framcesmoore]

Ha Bob the video was great, glad to see u , and glad u are better. I checked Mannlake ithey are out of the holders tranfer grafting, stand hope u do more videos soon

[@markspc1]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@ThEcLoUdBuStEr]

Bob, thanks for your videos. Greetings form Poland.

[@shevlin2650]

Hey Bob, Heard you are feeling better. Good to hear that. Craig Fr. VA / SML Bees

[@Donovan_Walker]

I deliver those Handi House sheds. Nice seeing our shed in your video!

[@Donovan_Walker]

I’m betting that shed came from Lake City.....maybe Newberry. Bob, we have a dealer close to you, too...in Franklin. He mainly has wood buildings, tho. People in your area tend to buy those more often than the metal sheds, for some reason. Anyway, love The videos. If you ever see a Handi House truck parked out front of your store, it’s just me picking up some supplies or something. Hope to see you soon.

[@tomkingsley4398]

Thanks for the video Bob, So much good information. Hope you are on the mend!

[@bobbinnie9872]

Doing well, thanks.

[@mccombeesapiaries198]

You purchase honey to meet demand instead of adding more bees. What is the calculation of number of hives vs purchase honey? Meaning at what point does it pay to add more colonies or purchase bulk honey. Great video, this is such rare content.

[@bobbinnie9872]

I don't think I could come up with an equation for that. The deciding factor for me is that in our area it's hard to come up with the type of labor that could make more bees profitable.

[@charliehincy5078]

Excellent job Colunbo.

[@frankspataro9714]

Bob you are def one of the best and to say about owing a guy a quarter million says something about you and about that man

[@CaliforniaRussianRiverBees]

Bob Binnie I hope to make great relationships in the Bee Business. Just like you one day. Great Video thanks again. Larvae Transfer Station out of stock Bob Binnie

[@EverybodysSenator4US]

Had no idea you guys were so close to High Springs, I might visit there or come over from Bear Creek to visit you in Neenah one of these days if I ever get the time.

[@jimallen1176]

Bob, another great video.

[@anupambatra]

bee keeper are heroes for me

[@louiseibbotson588]

Thank you bob for this video lots of information 👍

[@ETsBees]

Thanks for this video, enjoying your videos lately

[@sunsetheritagefarm1189]

Thank you Bob for another video. Each one is packed full of so much information in a short amount of time. Side note, I hope your shingles are getting better. I can’t imagine the pain you were enduring. Take care Bob......Lorie 😁🐝

[@bobbinnie9872]

Doing much better, thanks.

[@sunsetheritagefarm1189]

@@bobbinnie9872 That’s so good to hear. You’ve been on my mind since that video.

[@framcesmoore]

@@bobbinnie9872 I am so very glad u are better hope u will go get the shot I was told u can get it again u caused me to be getting the shots as well I hurt for u what u went trough I could never do that. God Bless it was a good video Thanks have a blessed week

[@framcesmoore]

@@sunsetheritagefarm1189 mine to

[@GoneWildKennels]

That was a very cool video. I really thought it was going to be BOOOOORING. Nope its was great. Wish i was closer to you guys . Western canada is a little far to go for a weekender

[@honeydropfarm1605]

Mr. Binnie, if you come to Wisconsin this summer, I want to come shake your hand

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you, I'll keep that in mind.

[@HaselorHoney]

Greta videos, I'm behind in my queen rearing because of this stupid weather ☹ Stay safe and happy beekeeping

[@mark-wn5ek]

Dumb question I guess...but how do you look at a capped super of honey and say...oh, that's basswood or this is sourwood!?

[@bobbinnie9872]

For me it's taste.

[@jayphillips2582]

Alright Bob, you gotta keep the content coming!!!!!!!!’

[@natserog]

hey bob....quick question.....im having a tough time banking queens. I banked 11 mated queens in a queen right double nuc with queen excluder ...I put roller cages with queens above the excluder in-between 2 frames of open brood....opened up today and all queens dead. Cant figure what im doing wrong?....and I guess you cant bank virgins too easily either....thank you sir!!!

[@bobbinnie9872]

It may be a virgin queen problem. I've never tried to bank virgins. I've generally had good luck with mated queens over an excluder although we usually try to use a queen-less unit for banking.

[@natserog]

Thanks so much Bob You are always so helpful

[@thezfunk]

Come visit us in Wisconsin. Either June or September for best weather.

[@hootervillehoneybees8664]

Bob will using water with high iron in it cause problems in your syrup ? Got one yard struggling thinking its the water im using in the syrup. Ever had problem like that ?

[@bobbinnie9872]

I've not heard of a problem like that but it sure seems possible. Let me know if you figure it out.

[@calvinkalmon6746]

Excellent!

[@dwightcarter6334]

Purchased a package from one of the popular places and installed it 14 days ago.... already supersedure cells...

[@nancynolton6079]

What kind of paint are they using to mark the queens?

[@bobbinnie9872]

"Testers" brand model paint.

[@nancynolton6079]

@@bobbinnie9872 Thank you! Glad to hear you are feeling better.

[@mariaarevalo3940]

Hi! Where can i purchase the plastic wax foundation?

[@bobbinnie9872]

www.mannlakeltd.com/shop-all-categories/hive-components/foundation/rite-cell-reg

[@td4190]

Holy crap that shows you how much people respect your name if you owe a person a million dollars and they didn't care

[@abdochabli5560]

السلام عليكم ورحمةالله وبركاته اخي العزيز شكرا على الدروس لتربية النحل مشاءالله اللهم بارك (عندي ليك سؤال مرض خطير في النحل عندنا في المغرب يموت حالا بكثرا مرض يسمى نوزيما نوعين ابيس وسورينا ربما مشكل في الغداء اوالماء ملوث والخلية تنسحب بالكل .قلة المرعى حالا لان المطر غير موجود حالا لان الفلاحة اشجار الليمون محتاجة للنحل (يريدون استراد النحل من اروبا وشكرا اخوك في الله

[@tlonghorn19]

Does knox Honey Farms have a website?

[@bobbinnie9872]

Not that I know of.

[@russellkoopman3004]

Bob are you going to sell any Carniolan by Caucasians queens this year? They sure are dark and beautiful.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Sorry, we're sold out for the year.

[@BlanchardsBees]

Thanks for sharing Bob.