Hello All,
I contracted some hives out for polliantion of canola and seed clover today.
The organic farmer  asked about  bees and his acres of "Amaranth".

I know Amaranth is a wheat type plant and can be used for grain and the
leaves are edible and sold in health food stores but I do not know if bees
get nectar or pollen from the plant. I suspect not but wonder if the list
has information. I could not find  any information on the net  about bees
and amaranth but did not spend a great deal of time looking.

I have never been asked to polinate canola in Missouri before either. Any
tips on number of hives per acre and placement. Is surplus honey a
possibility.

Thanks in advance!
Bob

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