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.