In order to achieve a satisfactory level of honey production, the pollen of the flowers that the bees visit need to have a crude protein level of around 25%. Below are some of the common pollen types in Queensland and New South Wales and their crude protein content:
Wattle: 25%-28%
Daisy family: 14.5-24.5%
Bottlebrush: 30%
Spear thistle: 31.8%
Sandalwood: 25.2-29.6%
White box: 17.2-17.9%
Hill gum: 20.5-26%
Grey gum: 24%
Cotton: 19-20%
Wedge pea: 29.5%
Sunflower: 18.5%
Macadamia: 19-20%
Thistle: 25%
Tea-tree: 25-36%
Pine: 7%
Bush pea: 31-33%
Bush pea: 14-15%
Great info Jack,
ReplyDeletewe have a native garden and so many of our plants would come in with the desired protein level.