IN YOUR ORCHARD
Remember that when providing fresh water for bees it is imperative to “keep it fresh!” Thus, if sprays are necessary, remove or cover adequately (our family opts for removing from the location of the spray to eliminate the possibility something like the cover blowing off during application.)
A lush cover crop planted with PAm’s Seeds for Bees Soil Builder Mix, timed well to the almond bloom.
A bucket of fresh Water for Bees provided to growers by Blue Diamond.
Seeds for Bees encourages the use of cover crops to increase the density, diversity, and duration of bee forage in California orchards, farms, and vineyards, while improving soil health. First year Seeds for Bees enrollees are eligible for a $2,500 discount off their total seed purchase. Second year enrollees are eligible for a $1,500 discount off their total seed purchase. If you want to learn more about Seeds for Bees and planting cover crops in your orchards, check out our *NEW* Quick-Guide where you can access resources, enrollment information, and technical guidance, at: bit.ly/sfb-quick-guide, or visit ProjectApism.org/Seeds-For-Bees.
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