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Apis mellifera capensis
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Paul Collett <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 15 Apr 2004 15:38:07 -0400
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Hello all.

I am keeping bees in South Africa (A.m. capensis) and have planted Canola
as winter fodder for my bees.  I am wondering what advice anyone could
offer to me in these regards.  I know that Canola may be a problem, I am
just wondering what precautions must be taken.
My bees have also just finished with a buckwheat crop and I was somewhat
dissapointed with the honey yields compared with what I have read about.
Buckwheat is not frequently grown in South Africa, and I am wondering what
varieties produce the best nectar flow so that I can plant again in the
spring.

Many thanks
Paul

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