Bee Hive Density For Pollinating

Recommended Bee Hive Density for Pollinating Crops

Apples:

  • 1 bee hive per acre for pollinating Standard Apple Varieties
  • 2 bee hive per acre for pollinating Semi Dwarf Apple Varieties
  • 3 bee hive per acre for pollinating Dwarf Apple Varieties

Pears:

  • 1 bee hive per acre for pollinating Pears

Plums:

  • 1 bee hive per acre for pollinating Plums

Peaches:

  • 1 bee hive per acre for pollinating Peaches

Nectarines:

  • 1 bee hive per acre for pollinating Peaches

Cherries:

  • 1 bee hive per acre for pollinating Cherries

Apricots:

  • 1 bee hive per acre for pollinating Apricots

Cranberries:

  • 3 bee hive per acre for pollinating Cranberries

Blueberries:

  • 3 bee hive per acre for pollinating Blueberries

Raspberries:

  • 1 bee hive per acre for pollinating Raspberries

Strawberries:

  • 1 bee hive per acre for pollinating Strawberries

Other Field Crops:

  • Most other field crops are able to be pollinated with 1 bee hive per acre.