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Re: pollination
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Karen Oland <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 4 Jun 2003 11:21:19 -0400
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> At 09:04 PM 6/3/2003 -0500, you wrote:
> >Also, are pumpkins a good source of nectar or pollen?

Those I have spoken to that do cucurbit pollination in TN use 1 hive/acre
and feed syrup to avoid starvation.  However, most are on large crops (100
acre), not 2 acre plots, and the bees have little choice other than the
pollination crop.  If you area has alternative nectar/pollen sources at the
same time, you may not need to feed (and may need more hives to get the bees
to visit the pumpkin flowers).

Karen

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