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Subject:	Re: Summary: one-box overwintering
From:	Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:03:38 +0100
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>Really, what's the source of protein in the nectar? Does the plant secrete nectar with high protein, is the protein from contamination with pollen?  I wouldn't expect to see any significant amount of protein in nectar.  Does heather produce both nectar and pollen that would be collected by bees, or is it mainly a nectar source?

Pollen - heather honey is rich in pollen.  Bees collect both nectar and pollen.

Best wishes

Peter 

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