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Re: Summary: one-box overwintering
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Jerry Bromenshenk <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:55:23 -0400
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Peter said:

heather honey is an excellent winter food..... it is high in protein,


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?  Not much heather around here in MT.

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