Hi P-O

> Buckfast with a mix of monticola, saharensis, carnica, ligustica, and
> heaven knows what else... ;-) Even some AMM, I'm afraid. I deliberately
> mixed in as much different genetics I could find when starting this
> breeding program. All gentle non swarming bees that produced good was
> selected. After 4 years they produce good, have more vigour, and are
> still so gentle we rarely use veils. That is a closed population program.

I like this approach... It shows what can be done in as little as four
years. Maybe this technique would help those in USA, Canada and Alaska to
develop strains that are well suited to their particular environment ??

With results like that in four years... Think what the possibilities would
be after ten years of selection !


Regards & Best 73s, Dave Cushman, G8MZY
http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman or http://www.dave-cushman.net
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