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funfly

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There are two fields of what I think is mustard, with in a field or two of my hives. Looks like rape but not, not has high or dence. Just coming into flower.
Does anybody know is it any good for honey?
 
Is this mustard?
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hi funfly

mustard is the same family as rape, bees will work it.
it will need to be treated as rape or it will cristalise.
 
Thanks very much, two large fields within a stones throw of me.
 
Think it's mustards, different from rape, think its grown to increase fertility when ploughed back in, also as pheasant cover.
I might be wrong though.
 
Yes, used as green manure, certain varieties if incorporated correctly can have a sterilizing properties against some pathogens, but they don't normally let it seed. So it may disappear soon, I hope not.
Rich
 

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