| Name | Western Honey Bee |
|---|---|
| Apis mellifera | |
| Variety | Saskatraz |
| Seed Source | Mann Lake |
| Packet Date | 2025-05-07 |
Variety Information
The objective of the Saskatraz project in Saskatchewan is to breed gentle, productive honey bee colonies with tolerance to mites and brood diseases. The primary selection criterion was increased honey production.
Planting Notes
Cleaned out dead bees and shuffled around boxes.
2025-05-08: Released queen from cage.
2025-07-08: Added two supers, just in case.