Honey plant flowering in Novosibirsk
Beehive model calendar for a grid square of about 55 × 40 km around the city: 47 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.
55.00° N, 83.12° E · square of about 55 × 40 km
Main nectar flows
- Raspberry
- peak June 8 – June 30
- White clover
- peak June 9 – July 19
- Viper's bugloss
- peak June 20 – August 2
- Alsike clover
- peak June 25 – August 4
- Fireweed (rosebay willowherb)
- peak June 27 – July 29
- Small-leaved lime
- peak July 1 – July 11
- Yellow sweet clover
- peak July 2 – August 16
- White sweet clover
- peak July 6 – August 20
- Buckwheat
- peak July 14 – August 5
Flowering calendar
What blooms month by month
- April: Common hazel (likely), Coltsfoot, Goat willow.
- May: Common dandelion, Norway maple (likely), Sour cherry (likely), Bilberry, Bird cherry, White dead-nettle, Apple (orchards) (likely), Siberian peashrub, Winter oilseed rape (likely), Rowan, Horse chestnut (likely).
- June: Lingonberry, Red clover, Raspberry, White clover, Sainfoin (likely), Allegheny blackberry (likely), Alder buckthorn, Tufted vetch, Russian olive (likely), Viper's bugloss, European dewberry, Alsike clover, White mustard (likely), Fireweed (rosebay willowherb), Motherwort, Alfalfa, Spring oilseed rape (likely).
- July: Lacy phacelia (likely), Small-leaved lime, Yellow sweet clover, White sweet clover, Common milkweed (likely), Creeping thistle, Brown knapweed, Buckwheat, Liquorice (likely), Wild marjoram (oregano), Purple loosestrife, Himalayan balsam, Sunflower (likely), Japanese angelica tree (likely).
- August: Canada goldenrod.
- October: Japanese knotweed (likely).
Frequently asked questions
When does Willow bloom in Novosibirsk?
Peak flowering in Novosibirsk is on average April 21 – May 2; first flowers from April 16, finishing around May 8. 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 Novosibirsk?
Peak flowering in Novosibirsk is on average May 5 – May 15; first flowers from April 29, finishing around May 17. 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 Novosibirsk?
Peak flowering in Novosibirsk is on average May 26 – June 8; first flowers from May 20, finishing around June 15. 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 Novosibirsk?
Peak flowering in Novosibirsk is on average July 1 – July 11; first flowers from June 28, finishing around July 15. 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 Novosibirsk?
Peak flowering in Novosibirsk is on average July 14 – August 5; first flowers from July 3, finishing around August 17. 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 Novosibirsk?
Peak flowering in Novosibirsk is on average June 27 – July 29; first flowers from June 17, finishing around August 23. 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 Novosibirsk?
Peak flowering in Novosibirsk is on average July 27 – August 12; first flowers from July 20, finishing around August 20. 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.
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