Mustard

Honeybees can improve pollination and may help improve seed production.

Season

Rabi (winter)

When to place the boxes

At the beginning of flowering, around 10% bloom.

Boxes per acre

Preliminary estimate: 1 box.

Flowering period

Typically December–February, depending on sowing.

Bee-box quantities are preliminary planning estimates, not universal agronomic recommendations. Confirm the appropriate number with a local pollination or beekeeping expert.