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3. Honeybees aren't native and compete with native species

Wed May 21, 2025, 05:03 PM

May 2025

Besides, much of our crops don’t require bees for pollination. Corn is one example.

“WHICH PLANTS ARE SELF-POLLINATING?
Many, but not all, crops are self-pollinating. This includes: beans), broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, corn, kohlrabi, onions, and peppers. Fruit trees also self-pollinate including apples, cherries, peaches, and pears.“

https://martinshomeandgarden.com/what-are-self-pollinating-plants/#:~:text=Which%20Plants%20Are%20Self%2DPollinating,cherries%2C%20peaches%2C%20and%20pears.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Unique Like Everyone May 2025 OP

Nothing is safe from the Trump wrecking ball. Irish_Dem May 2025 #1

Part of this, a large part, is on the commercial beekeepers indusurb May 2025 #2

or leave more native plants btn fields. mopinko May 2025 #5

This is a perfect example of why business gets regulated. vanlassie May 2025 #7

Honeybees aren't native and compete with native species Kaleva May 2025 #3

and tomatoes, and all root crops. mopinko May 2025 #4

the stupidity BURNS!!!!!!! pansypoo53219 May 2025 #8