Apiary Simple Syrup Calculator

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Apiary Simple Syrup Calculator

by mist3rm

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Description

Apiary Simple Syrup Calculator helps beekeepers quickly calculate sugar syrup recipes for feeding honey bees.

Features:
* 1:1 and 2:1 syrup ratios
* Choose input and output units (gallons, quarts, cups)
* Additive dosage guidance for common syrup additives (HiveAlive, Pro Health, Honey B Healthy, Complete)
* Print/PDF-friendly recipe card with logo
* Admin settings for branding and colors
* Shortcode: [apissc_syrup_calculator]

Note: Additive dosing is shown as typical guidance. Always follow your specific product’s label directions.

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or upload the ZIP via Plugins Add New Upload Plugin.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Add the shortcode [apissc_syrup_calculator] to any page or post.
What ratio should I feed bees?

Use 1:1 in spring to stimulate brood rearing and 2:1 in fall to help bees store food for winter.

Does this calculator support multiple hives?

Yes. Use the Hive feeding planner to scale batches for your apiary.

Can I customize the colors to match my site?

Yes. Go to Settings TBH Syrup Calculator and adjust the color pickers.

2.2.6

  • Fix: Calculator now initializes correctly (no missing function/variable references).
  • Added visible Reset button (data-tbh-action=”reset”).

2.2.5

  • Fix: Button bindings now support both data-tbh-action=”calc/reset” and data-tbh-calc/data-apissc-reset attributes.

2.2.4

  • Fix: Cache-busting for JS/CSS enqueues using file modification times.

2.2.3

  • Fix: Button handlers now work reliably with deferred/async scripts and page builders (delegated events + auto-init).

2.2.2

  • Fix: Robust JS initialization (works when scripts are deferred/optimized and DOMContentLoaded already fired).

2.2.1

  • Fix: Ensure scripts/styles enqueue reliably when the shortcode renders (works in blocks/templates).

2.2.0

  • Switched to professional weight-based syrup math while still accepting a target finished volume.
  • Outputs precise sugar/water weights plus approximate volume equivalents.
  • Removed hive planner logic from the calculator.

2.1.17

  • Fixed a fatal error caused by malformed config array in asset registration.

2.1.16

  • Removed Hive Planner settings from admin and frontend.
  • Added a Reset button to quickly clear the form and results.

2.1.15

  • Removed Hive Planner feature due to calculation inconsistencies.

2.1.14

  • Compliance: Prefixed JS globals and any custom action names to avoid conflicts.

2.1.13

  • Compliance: Renamed main plugin file to match slug.
  • Compliance: Updated shortcode, class, handles, and option names to use a unique APISSC prefix.

2.1.11

  • Fixed text domain to match WordPress.org slug requirement.

2.1.10

  • Updated developer name to mist3rm.

2.1.9

  • Packaging: Plugin name and slug standardized to “Apiary Simple Syrup Calculator”.
  • Branding: Restored bundled Texas Bee Haus logo inside the app UI.

2.1.8

  • Packaging: Renamed plugin to a generic name/slug to avoid trademark/confusion flags.
  • Branding: Removed bundled logo as default; uses bee icon unless a logo URL is configured.

2.1.7

  • Bugfix: Hive Planner now calculates total syrup as hives × per-hive amount (no double counting).
  • UI: Added mode switch (Manual batch / Batch calculator) with helper note.

2.1.6

  • Added GPLv2+ license header fields and LICENSE.txt
  • Added WordPress.org readme.txt metadata
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