Honey plant flowering in Krasnoyarsk
Beehive model calendar for a grid square of about 55 × 40 km around the city: 42 honey plants, main nectar flows from June to August. Dates are long-term averages; in a given year they shift by 1–2 weeks with the weather — the exact start of the flow is shown by scales under a control hive.
56.00° N, 93.12° E · square of about 55 × 40 km
Main nectar flows
- Raspberry
- peak June 17 – July 7
- White clover
- peak June 19 – July 25
- Fireweed (rosebay willowherb)
- peak July 4 – August 7
- Yellow sweet clover
- peak July 8 – August 22
- White sweet clover
- peak July 12 – August 26
Flowering calendar
What blooms month by month
- April: Common hazel (likely), Coltsfoot, Goat willow.
- May: Norway maple (likely), Common dandelion, Sour cherry (likely), Bilberry, Bird cherry, White dead-nettle, Apple (orchards) (likely).
- June: Winter oilseed rape (likely), Siberian peashrub, Rowan, Lingonberry, Red clover, Raspberry, White clover, Sainfoin (likely), Alder buckthorn (likely), Tufted vetch, Viper's bugloss (likely).
- July: European dewberry (likely), Alsike clover (likely), White mustard (likely), Fireweed (rosebay willowherb), Alfalfa, Spring oilseed rape (likely), Lacy phacelia (likely), Small-leaved lime (likely), Yellow sweet clover, White sweet clover, Creeping thistle, Brown knapweed (likely), Buckwheat (likely), Amur linden (likely), Wild marjoram (oregano), Purple loosestrife (likely), Himalayan balsam, Heather (ling) (likely).
- August: Sunflower (likely), Lavender (likely), Canada goldenrod (likely).
Frequently asked questions
When does Willow bloom in Krasnoyarsk?
Peak flowering in Krasnoyarsk is on average April 29 – May 10; first flowers from April 24, finishing around May 16. Key spring source of nectar and pollen for brood build-up; male trees give pollen, female ones nectar. Honey is light yellow, crystallises quickly and is mostly consumed by the colony.
When does Maple bloom in Krasnoyarsk?
Peak flowering in Krasnoyarsk is on average May 12 – May 24; first flowers from May 6, finishing around May 24. In this square the species is marked as likely: it occurs nearby, but there are few observations right here. The best early-spring nectar source: in warm weather strong colonies gain weight, but bloom is short and often hit by cold spells. Honey is light, mild and crystallises quickly.
When does Winter rapeseed bloom in Krasnoyarsk?
Peak flowering in Krasnoyarsk is on average June 3 – June 16; first flowers from May 28, finishing around June 23. In this square the species is marked as likely: it occurs nearby, but there are few observations right here. The first strong flow: daily gains above about +18 °C, colonies swarm readily. Honey is white and sets within 1–2 weeks even in the comb — extract as soon as bloom ends; beware insecticide spraying.
When does Lime bloom in Krasnoyarsk?
Peak flowering in Krasnoyarsk is on average July 7 – July 17; first flowers from July 5, finishing around July 21. In this square the species is marked as likely: it occurs nearby, but there are few observations right here. The main flow of the region: in warm (+20–25 °C) humid weather gains reach 5–10 kg/day, but nectar nearly stops in drought or cold; heavy bloom is not annual. Light honey that sets fine-grained white in 1–3 months.
When does Buckwheat bloom in Krasnoyarsk?
Peak flowering in Krasnoyarsk is on average July 21 – August 12; first flowers from July 10, finishing around August 24. In this square the species is marked as likely: it occurs nearby, but there are few observations right here. Sown in the second half of May it flowers in July–early August; secretes nectar only in the morning in warm humid weather, the flow vanishes in heat and drought. In practice 30–60 kg/ha in Belarus. Honey is dark brown, strong-tasting and sets quickly.
When does Fireweed bloom in Krasnoyarsk?
Peak flowering in Krasnoyarsk is on average July 4 – August 7; first flowers from June 26, finishing around September 2. The main late-summer flow of the forest zone; steady, long nectar secretion, best on 2–5-year-old clear-cuts. Honey is almost water-white and sets into a white, creamy mass.
When does Sunflower bloom in Krasnoyarsk?
Peak flowering in Krasnoyarsk is on average August 7 – August 23; first flowers from July 31, finishing around August 31. In this square the species is marked as likely: it occurs nearby, but there are few observations right here. Gives nectar and plenty of pollen in late summer; modern hybrids are often poor in nectar. Golden-yellow honey that sets very fast.
When does Heather bloom in Krasnoyarsk?
Peak flowering in Krasnoyarsk is on average July 31 – September 9; first flowers from July 7, finishing around September 9. In this square the species is marked as likely: it occurs nearby, but there are few observations right here. The last large flow in pine forests; secretes nectar on warm days after cool dewy nights. Honey is dark reddish-brown, jelly-like (thixotropic) and hard to extract; unsuitable as winter stores.
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