The number of hives needed to pollinate a tree fruit crop depends on the species of tree, the density of planting, and other conditions. Eric Olson Successful pollination depends not just on the number or quality of the hives. Results will differ, depending on the characteristics of the orchard. Most tree fruits require cross pollination from other varieties. The availability of these cross pollinators will affect the ability of the bees to adequately pollinate a crop. The cross pollinator should be close to the trees needing pollination and have a similar bloom pattern. The denser the planting, the more blossoms […]