linseed v rape

[steve_e]

We have two big fields of linseed just opening up about a quarter of a mile away. Clearly visible about the same distance again further away is a great mass of OSR.

Do bees like linseed? Will they fly over the linseed to get to the OSR or save their wings and go for the linseed?

 

[RoofTops]

Linseed is good for cricket bats but not for bees. For some reason they do not find it attractive but why I am not sure why.

 

[Midland Beek]

If it yields it doesn't give much. And it is bitter tasting honey (assuming I had some linseed honey in my hive afew years ago and it wasn't something else).

 

[steve_e]

Ah, thanks Rooftops. That's a shame, I was hoping not to have to worry about a rape crop...

 

[steve_e]

Whoops, thanks Midland Beek - crossed posts!

 

[Ape Resi]

does anyone know about kale as pollen/nectar source? OSR about 20miles away but kale one the next door field! shall i get the mattock out?
ttfn, R

 

[Cazza]

does anyone know about kale as pollen/nectar source? OSR about 20miles away but kale one the next door field! shall i get the mattock out?
ttfn, R

Kale would normally be harvested before it flowers. If it is left to flower, likely it will be similar to OSR as both are from the same family.
Cazza