Before revision: + Number of hives needed per unit area of crop pollinationOntario Beekeepers' Association Common namenumber of hives per acrenumber of hives per hectarenumber of bee visits per square meter/minuteAlfalfaPollination by Honey Bees1 , (3–5)2.5, (4.9–12)AlmondsApples (normal size)Apples (semi dwarf)Apples (dwarf)ApricotsBlueberries 2.5BorageCustom Pollination with Honey Bees in Manitoba Buckwheat CanolaCanola (hybrid) Cantaloupes Pollination Requirements of Vine Crops , Malcolm T. Sanford, Extension Apiculturist University of Florida, 19952–4, (average 2.4) 4.9–9.9, (average 5.9) Clovers CranberriesCucumbers1–2, (average 2.1) 2.5–4.9, (average 5.2) GinsengMuskmelonBee pollination benefits for rockmelon crops Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia NectarinesPeachesPearsPlumsPumpkinsRaspberries Squash Strawberries SunflowerTrefoil Watermelon1–3, (average 1.3)2.5–4.9, (average 3.2)Zucchini It is estimated that about one hive per acre will sufficiently pollinate watermelons.
After revision: + Number of hives needed per unit area of crop pollinationOntario Beekeepers' Association Common namenumber of hives per acrenumber of hives per hectarenumber of bee visits per square meter/minuteAlfalfaPollination by Honey Bees 1 , (3–5)2.5, (4.9–12)AlmondsApples (normal size)Apples (semi dwarf)Apples (dwarf)ApricotsBlueberries 2.5BorageCustom Pollination with Honey Bees in Manitoba Buckwheat CanolaCanola (hybrid) Cantaloupes Pollination Requirements of Vine Crops , Malcolm T. Sanford, Extension Apiculturist University of Florida, 19952–4, (average 2.4) 4.9–9.9, (average 5.9) Clovers CranberriesCucumbers1–2, (average 2.1) 2.5–4.9, (average 5.2) GinsengMuskmelonBee pollination benefits for rockmelon crops Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia NectarinesPeachesPearsPlumsPumpkinsRaspberries Squash Strawberries SunflowerTrefoil Watermelon1–3, (average 1.3)2.5–4.9, (average 3.2)Zucchini It is estimated that about one hive per acre will sufficiently pollinate watermelons.