Can someone tell what is the best distance beehives should be spaced in
an apiary?  I plan to have 24 hives.  Should they be all in a straight
line, two 12 hive lines or four 6 hive lines?  How far apart when in
line and how far apart between lines?  I realize the terrain will
dictate part of this, but what is best for the bees and their flight
patterns.  I have 10 at the present time on southeast facing slope next
to a small pond and a grove of trees.
In other words, what is most efficient for the bees and what is most
efficient for the beekeeper?  Thanks
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Robert Cessac
K-B Ranch
Natural Beef & Honey
 
2362 St. Rt. O
Higbee, MO 65257
 
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