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Re: RED CLOVER
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Brian Fredericksen <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 15 May 2006 21:18:29 -0400
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On Mon, 15 May 2006 13:34:11 -0500, Richard E. Garrett 
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>Is RED CLOVER concidered a good honey plant? I have heard that 
honey
>bees toungs are too short to handle red clover.


Yes that is correct information, no nectar for honeybees. In very dry 
seasons sometimes red clover can become stunted and the flower is 
short enough for honeybees to reach the nectar. 

Dutch clover usually yields nectar before sweet clover at least here in 
Mn and would be the first major clover flow of the season. 

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