Fun with the blues. (Color that is).

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The Blue Orchard Bee

The blue orchard bee is a type of mason bee found in the United States and Canada.

And here’s the thing:

Blue orchard bees get their name from their dark metallic blue coloring. They’re also known to be very good at pollinating fruit trees, so that’s why they’re also called orchard bees.

More specifically?

It only takes about 400 blue orchard bees to do the pollination work of 40,000 honeybees. For instance, a honeybee typically has to visit a flower 7-10 times before it’s completely pollinated.

But blue orchard bees?

They can pollinate a blossom in a single visit.

This is because blue orchard bees have fuzzy bodies that get coated in pollen. As such, they spread pollen around generously as they move from plant to plant. This is also why farmers love having blue orchard bees around to pollinate their fruit trees.

The hardworking bees work well beside honeybees in pollinating crops like blueberries, almonds, cherries, raspberries, and pears.

Blue orchard bees are small, gentle bees that belong to the Osmia genus. There are about 140 species of mason bees found in North America alone.

blue orchard bees

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Blue Orchard Bee
 
Bella said:
The Blue Orchard Bee

The blue orchard bee is a type of mason bee found in the United States and Canada.

And here’s the thing:

Blue orchard bees get their name from their dark metallic blue coloring. They’re also known to be very good at pollinating fruit trees, so that’s why they’re also called orchard bees.

More specifically?

It only takes about 400 blue orchard bees to do the pollination work of 40,000 honeybees. For instance, a honeybee typically has to visit a flower 7-10 times before it’s completely pollinated.

But blue orchard bees?

They can pollinate a blossom in a single visit.

This is because blue orchard bees have fuzzy bodies that get coated in pollen. As such, they spread pollen around generously as they move from plant to plant. This is also why farmers love having blue orchard bees around to pollinate their fruit trees.

The hardworking bees work well beside honeybees in pollinating crops like blueberries, almonds, cherries, raspberries, and pears.

Blue orchard bees are small, gentle bees that belong to the Osmia genus. There are about 140 species of mason bees found in North America alone.

blue orchard bees

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Blue Orchard Bee
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Absolutely Gorgeous.
 

Blue cauliflower​

Blue vegetables


Blue cauliflower is a unique and striking variety of cauliflower with a deep blue or purple color. This blue vegetable is not only beautiful, but it is also highly nutritious, with a range of health benefits. Blue cauliflower is packed with antioxidants, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium.

When it comes to taste, blue cauliflower has a mild, slightly sweet flavor that is similar to regular cauliflower, but with a slightly nuttier taste. This makes it a great ingredient in a range of dishes.
 
Bella said:

Blue cauliflower​

Blue vegetables


Blue cauliflower is a unique and striking variety of cauliflower with a deep blue or purple color. This blue vegetable is not only beautiful, but it is also highly nutritious, with a range of health benefits. Blue cauliflower is packed with antioxidants, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium.

When it comes to taste, blue cauliflower has a mild, slightly sweet flavor that is similar to regular cauliflower, but with a slightly nuttier taste. This makes it a great ingredient in a range of dishes.
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I'd love to taste that.....
 

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