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From: "Stevennancy Dobson" <[log in to unmask]>
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> My hives are situated between (less than 100 yards) two swaths of clover
> (purple is the main colour but also some white) the clover has been left
to
> grow as it will mowing will take place in the fall or as the flowers fail.
> However I am yet to see one of my bees on the clover the only ones I have
> seen are bumble bees.  Is there a particular clover I should plant next
> year or am I looking with my eyes closed?


The "purple" clover you describe is probably Red Clover, which honey bees
cannot work, but bumble bees can.  We have had good results with both White
Dutch and Ladino clover, and I've talked to other beekeepers who have had
good production from Sweet Clover.

Also, the bees may be working some other source of nectar and ignoring the
clover for the time being.  Then too, they may be working it during a time
of the day when you aren't there to observe them...

Skip


Skip & Christy Hensler
THE ROCK GARDEN
Newport, WA
http://www.povn.com/rock/

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