Eric Olson Pollination is one of the most important factors in a good fruit crop. The information in these articles is designed to be used by growers as a guide to discuss their personal situation with their beekeeper so that they can create a plan that meets their individual needs and comfort level. As a beekeeper and orchardist, I am frequently asked how many hives of bees are required to adequately pollinate various tree fruits. This straightforward question does not have a straightforward answer. Pollination is a natural process that is impacted by numerous variables, such as colony strength, hive […]