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Tim Arheit <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:41:28 -0400
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At 01:01 PM 3/30/2007, you wrote:
>asparagus, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery and onions? really? 

They may not be necessary for the leaves, stems, roots, etc. that we eat, but for the seed that grows next years crop.

>grapes, soybeans and sugar beets? 

I don't know about grapes or beets, but I did read a study done several years ago that showed production increased by 14-30% for soybeans when pollinated by bees.  Some varieties benefited more, some less.

-Tim 

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