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Worldwide Beekeeping Resource Library => Honey, Bee Forage; Nectar & Pollen Sources => Topic started by: Jen on April 06, 2023, 12:26:20 pm

Title: Lawn Grass Pollen
Post by: Jen on April 06, 2023, 12:26:20 pm

Good morning, some years back I asked the question 'Why are the bees climbing up one stem of lawn grass and when they get to the top they walk down the back side of that same blade of grass?'

The answer I got was that they are foraging for pollen that clings to that blade of grass. It sorta made sense.. I guess.

If this is true, why is there pollen on that single blade of grass... then of course that leads to the entire lawn?




 

Title: Re: Lawn Grass Pollen
Post by: Bakersdozen on April 07, 2023, 10:51:14 am

I did a quick online search, Jen.  Grass produces a fine dust pollen that is easily spread by wind.  So, it is probably safe to assume that the bees are collecting pollen from blades of grass.  My theory is the wind disperses the pollen and it lands on the grass.   Some grasses don't need to be tall to produce pollen.