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 #6794  by stechad
 01 May 2020, 11:25
Just a simple question but it's bugging me.
What is a GM queen?
I learned my beekeeping in the Grenada mountains of Spain from an old timer (main qualities for a queen there where, any good in 50 deg C summer and very cold wet winter) also never really used forums til now, didn't have t'internet up there.
 #6795  by Steve 1972
 01 May 2020, 12:38
GM Queens are from Ged Marshall..they are are Strain of bees from Keld Brandstrup's really gentle and extremely good at making lots of honey..
 #6796  by stechad
 01 May 2020, 12:43
Steve 1972 wrote:
01 May 2020, 12:38
GM Queens are from Ged Marshall..they are are Strain of bees from Keld Brandstrup's really gentle and extremely good at making lots of honey..
Ahhhh thanks Steve, been racking my brains on this...... Genetically modified, General Mongrel
 #6797  by Steve 1972
 01 May 2020, 12:58
I suppose the Queens are Genetically Modified so to speak. :D
 #6798  by stechad
 01 May 2020, 13:14
Might give one a go as I'm just setting up a new farm apiary thats close to heather too