3.4 Where to Put Hives
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3.4 Where to Put Hives
When deciding where to put your "apiary"—your beehives—there are a few important matters to consider. Watch the following video for an introduction to placing your apiary.
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Access to Water
Access to Water
The bees must have easy access to water—to drink, reconstitute crystallized honey, regulate hive temperature, and raise brood.
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Proximity to Pollen and Nectar
While a honey bee colony can be kept almost anywhere, if your goal is to produce significant quantities of honey, your colonies must be close to abundant pollen and nectar sources. Choose a location where flowering plants and blossoming trees are plentiful within a mile radius of your apiary.
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Maximum Sun Exposure
Maximum Sun Exposure
The hive should also get maximum sunshine throughout the day.
Warm bees are happy bees!
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Protection from Wind
The hive should be protected from the wind.
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